Congratulations to our student technician graduates!
May 2025
THE HUMANE HAND:
A resource for developing careful and confident livestock handlers in meat plants.
Governor Evers Visits the Humane Handling Institute
On Wednesday, May 14, Governor Evers visited the Humane Handling Institute (HHI) at UW-River Falls. During his visit, he learned about the program's use of funding from the Wis. Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s Meat Talent Development Grant Program to support training for meat processors and farmers - important drivers of our rural economies.
Meat Industry Professionals Build Skills, Confidence at Bilingual Workshop
HHI recently held its first bilingual workshop on humane handling and stunning, providing comprehensive instruction in both English and Spanish. Participants from small Wisconsin establishments built on their skills and confidence through hands-on activities, ensuring humane practices in livestock handling.
Free Webinar on June 3
Join HHI’s Dr. Karly Anderson and Dr. Kurt Vogel for an annual review of 2024 Humane Handling Enforcement Actions, and a discussion of challenges and opportunities related to handling and stunning livestock in U.S. slaughter establishments. Hosted by The American Association of Meat Processors. Open to all members of the meat and poultry industry. Read more about it here.
Congratulations to our Student Program Technicians
and Graduates!
We paused to celebrate a successful year with some of our student program technicians in early May. We are so proud of them and excited to see what they do next! Extra applause and congratulations to our graduating program techs – Alli Matzek (second from left), Brooke Casey (middle), Maryn Cowell (not pictured), and Kendal Gagnow (not pictured)!
Fall Workshops
Join us this fall for workshops designed to enhance humane handling skills in the meat industry. Dates of bilingual English/Spanish sessions will be confirmed soon!
Upcoming Dates
Effective Stunning and Maintenance
Sept. 18
Oct. 13
Humane Handling and Restraint
Sept. 19
Oct. 14
Humane Handling and Stunning Bundle
Sept. 18-19
Oct. 13-14
Building a Humane Handling Program for Your Facility
