The Durand Smokehouse 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 The Durand Smokehouse LLC slaughterhouse establishment in 2025.
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313.2
On 5/8/25, at approximately 0710 hours, I, CSI REDACTED observed the following noncompliance with HATS Category III Water and Food Availability. There was no water available for the beef and hog animals in the holding pens. The water tubs available for the beef were empty and dry. The water tubs available for the hogs were tipped over and dry. Establishment Owners REDACTED and REDACTED were notified of the noncompliance. Mr. REDACTED instructed personnel to fill the tubs, so no regulatory control action was initiated. This is a noncompliance with 9 CFR 313.2(e).
313.1
On 12/19/24 at approximately 0930 hours, I, CSI REDACTED and DVMS Dr. REDACTED observed the following noncompliance with HATS Category VII Slips and Falls. I observed a Holstein steer enter the restrainer and subsequently get its head restrained in the head restrainer. The steer proceeded to pull against the head restrainer and lose footing and slip on the grooved concrete floor, falling to its knees and sternum. An establishment employee administered an effective stun immediately after the steer fell to the floor. We informed Establishment Owner’s REDACTED and REDACTED of the noncompliance. Mr. REDACTED gave us verbal corrective actions and preventative measures to prevent reoccurrence; therefore, no further regulatory actions were taken. This is a noncompliance with 9 CFR 313.1.
313.2
On 11/14/24, at approximately 0710 hours, I, CSI REDACTED observed the following noncompliance with HATS Category III Water and Food Availability. There was no water available for the beef and hog animals in the holding pens. The water tubs available for the beef were empty, but the bottom of the tub appeared wet. The water tub available for the hogs were tipped over and dry. Establishment Owner REDACTED was notified of the noncompliance. He instructed personnel to fill the tubs, so no regulatory control action was initiated. This is a noncompliance with 9 CFR 313.2(e).
