Humane Methods of Slaughter Act

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-003240",
  "term": "Humane Methods of Slaughter Act",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "The Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (HMSA) requires the humane treatment and handling of food animals at the slaughter plant while also providing a quick and effective death. The Act was originally passed on August 27, 1958 and is enforced by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).",
  "subject": "Animals, Livestock, One Health",
  "see_also": [
    "laws and regulations"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, Animal Welfare Information Center, National Agricultural Library, USDA",
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "ley de Métodos Humanitarios de Sacrificio (HMSA)"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/humane-methods-of-slaughter-act/"
}