David R. Kanagy: Non-Compliance to Humane Livestock Handling in 2024 (USDA)

Updated on January 16, 2026.

See the detail of the non-compliance of humane livestock handling that the USDA observed at the David R. Kanagy slaughterhouse establishment in 2024.

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Data Source: USDA.
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Inspection Date: 2024-09-26
Inspection Category: Directed
NR Number: GVM3809092827N-1
Non-Compliance Regulations:

313.15(a)(1)

Non-Compliance Description:

HATS Category VIII- Stunning Effectiveness On September 26, 2024, at approximately 13:30 hours while performing humane handling verification activities at establishment 47751, the consumer safety inspector observed the following non-compliance. The establishment employees moved a large market hog into the stun box for stunning with the captive bolt. After the first attempt, the hog vocalized and remained standing. Plant owner REDACTED then took immediate corrective actions and used the 22.mag rifle for the second shot that rendered the animal unconscious. Mr. REDACTED was notified of the non-compliance CFR 9-313.15(a)(1). No tags were applied to the stun box for the non-egregious, non-compliance.