AMI Foundation and Alchemy Launch Animal Handling Training Videos

The American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) in partnership with Alchemy Systems announced the release of two new animal handling training videos designed for cattle and hog plant employees.

Designed with the animal in mind, the videos detail basic principles of livestock behavior and low stress handling, including eliminating distractions, understanding the flight zone and proper stunning.  The videos also include questions and answers to validate learning.   Both videos are delivered in English and Spanish.  AMI’s Animal Welfare Committee worked with Alchemy in developing the new training videos.

The new videos are the latest effort in AMIF’s 20-year leadership in animal handling guideline development and training.  AMIF’s Animal Care & Handling Conference, now in its 14th year, will be held October 17-18, 2012, in Kansas City.

The online and DVD based training provides an excellent introduction to livestock handling and behavior for new employees and as a refresher for conference veterans.   The training will be available for viewing at the October conference.

In late 2012, AMIF and Alchemy plan to release a second module that teaches animal welfare guidelines according to AMI’s Recommended Animal Handling Guidelines and Audit Guide.