THE HUMANE HAND:

A resource for developing careful and confident livestock handlers in meat plants.

June 2026

Training Tip:

We’re heading to Milwaukee!

Find us at the AAMP Annual Convention, July 9-11

Join us for these great sessions:

“It’s really that simple: Finding clarity in humane handling and stunning.”

Thursday, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

For many processors, the phrase “humane handling” can prompt feelings of confusion or uncertainty—but it doesn’t have to be that way! Join the Humane Handling Institute team on Thursday for a straightforward introduction to humane handling and the regulatory requirements that guide it.

“Effective and Humane Stunning of Cattle”

Friday, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Continue with a one-of-a-kind and hands-on workshop on Friday to earn certification in the humane and effective stunning of cattle.

Fall Workshops

Humane Handing and Stunning

Enhance safety, animal welfare, and operational efficiency with this immersive two-day training featuring hands-on stunning simulations, real-world handling scenarios and practical insights into animal behavior.

Sept. 17-18

Stunning Equipment Maintenance and Testing

Build confidence in your stunning program with this hands-on workshop focused on equipment maintenance, repair and bench testing to ensure reliable, effective performance.

Oct. 8

Scientist Karly Anderson Receives Research Fellowship

Karly Anderson, along with Co-PI Kurt Vogel, were recently awarded a Dairy Innovation Hub Research Fellowship to support a graduate student at UWRF who will work on research funded by USDA NIFA focused on captive bolt use for unique classes of dairy cattle including Jersey cows, Holstein breeding bulls, and fed Holstein cattle. Follow along for more!

Read all about it here

Humane Handling Institute

hhi@uwrf.edu

715-425-4987

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