DBA Clark Brothers Quality Meats: Non-Compliance to Humane Livestock Handling in 2022 (USDA)
See the detail of the non-compliance of humane livestock handling that the USDA observed at the DBA Clark Brothers Quality Meats slaughterhouse establishment in 2022.
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313.2
On August 4, 2022 at approximately 8:15 AM while performing ante mortem inspection I, REDACTED, observed that while Pen 1 held three cows the water trough in Pen 1 was completely empty. This failure to provide water to animals held in pens represents a violation CFR-313.2 (e) : Animals shall have access to water in all holding pens. I notified REDACTED, the HACCP Coordinator, at approximately 8:24 AM for immediate corrective actions.
313.1
at approximately 0720hr while performing livestock humane handling task. I observed inside of pen#2 that the drain cover,wasuncovercausing a safety hazard for the cattlethat was held inside the pen.The cow could have slip or fall causing injury to cow. Owner REDACTED, was notfied.
313.16(a)(3),313.16(a)(1)
Category VIII Stunning Effectiveness At Clark Brothers Quality Meats on Monday October 18, 2021 at approximately 8:30 am, one large beef cow was moved into the knock box. Establishment owner, REDACTED, administered a single gunshot to the animal. This stun attempt was ineffective as the animal remained standing and conscious. Mr. REDACTED, reloaded the same firearm and delivered an immediate and effective corrective action stun, rendering the animal unconscious. The animal remained unconscious thereafter. The knock box was tagged and the establishment owner was notified of the non-compliance.
