Bowman's Butcher Shop, LLC: Non-Compliance to Humane Livestock Handling in 2025 (USDA)
See the detail of the non-compliance of humane livestock handling that the USDA observed at the Bowman's Butcher Shop, LLC slaughterhouse establishment in 2025.
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313.2
On Thursday 07/24/25, at approximately 7:25 am, while performing the livestock humane handling HATS category III “Water and Feed Availability”. I, Dr. REDACTED, observed the following non- compliance. There was no water available in the blue bucket for 6 Beefs in Pen#2. I immediately notified Mr. REDACTED, the plant supervisor of this noncompliance and the establishment employee immediately corrected the situation by adding fresh water. This is a noncompliance with 9 CFR 313.2(e) which state that: Animals shall have access to water in all holding pens and, if held longer than 24 hours, access to feed. There shall be sufficient room in the holding pen for animals held overnight to lie down.
313.2
On 11/6/2024, at approximately 1310 hours while verifying Humane Handling- Water and Feed I, CSI, REDACTED observed the following non-compliance: Upon entry to the establishments barn it was observed that there was 1 beef in the center holding pen with no access to water. Supervisor REDACTED was informed upon discovery and immediately filled a container with water. This is in non-compliance with 9CFR 313.2 (e) " Animals shall have access to water in all holding pens and, if held longer than 24 hours, access to feed. There shall be sufficient room in the holding pen for animals held overnight to lie down". Supervisor REDACTED was informed of the noncompliance and Owner REDACTED was informed by message.
