The 1978 Humane Methods of Slaughter Act extended the 1958 law to include all federally inspected plants. AM26 - Nail protruding from pen boards 1978 Humane Methods of Slaughter Act requires that there be no obvious hazards during antemortem handling. AM27 - Electric prod or hot shot 1978 Humane Methods of Slaughter Act requires that excitement should be kept to a minimum. AM28 - Cleated cement floor in stunning area 1978 Humane Methods of Slaughter Act requires that the stunning area limit movement and have good footing. Stunning should occur before shackling, hoisting, throwing, casting, or cutting animals.
Animal loses consciousness and dies due to brain anoxia.