Huse's Processing Inc.: Non-Compliance to Humane Livestock Handling in 2025 Q3 (USDA)

313.16(a)(1)

HAT Category VIII – Effective Stun 9 CFR 313.16(a)(1) I, Dr. REDACTED, audibly heard an ineffective stun on a boar, the second porcine stunned, around 10:22am with a long-barreled rifle on 5/2/2025 while performing other FSIS duties in the adjacent room. After the first gun shot was heard, I could clearly hear multiple vocalizations before a second gun short was heard. The second gunshot resulted in an immediate stun and was performed stunned by a second stun with a secondary rifle, kept right next to the knocking box, becoming immediately unconscious falling onto the floor and not responding to any stimuli. The second was performed in quick secession before I could reach the knock box. The boar remained unconscious through bleeding. A 308 caliber rifle was used for both the first and second stun. Establishment M13445 has a robust humane handling program in place. During the ineffective stun their program was followed allowing for the immediate second stun and ultimate complete unconsciousness of the animal. REDACTED, the Plant manager, is not on location currently. REDACTED, the slaughter floor manager was the person who performed the stun on the boar. No Retain tag was placed due to the ineffective stun being deemed as non-egregious.