The Forgotten Animals Who Feed The Nation: Why The PPIA Is Not Effective At Protecting The Welfare Of Poultry Farmed In the U.S.

Authors

Jacqueline Woodruff, Belmont University College of Law

Abstract

The article "The Forgotten Animals Who Feed the Nation: Why the PPIA Is Not Effective at Protecting the Welfare of Poultry Farmed in the U.S." by Jacqueline Woodruff argues that the current U.S. Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) is insufficient in ensuring humane slaughter practices for poultry. Woodruff critiques the USDA's reliance on "Good Commercial Practices" (GCP) and points out that these standards lack a clear definition of "humane" and do not mandate the stunning of poultry before slaughter. The author suggests that including poultry under the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (HMSA) or amending the PPIA to include more humane regulations could better protect poultry welfare. The article explores various legal and legislative solutions to address these gaps, emphasizing the need for comprehensive policy changes to ensure humane treatment of poultry during slaughter.

Recommended Citation

Woodruff, Jacqueline (2024) "The Forgotten Animals Who Feed The Nation: Why The PPIA Is Not Effective At Protecting The Welfare Of Poultry Farmed In the U.S.," Belmont Law Review: Vol. 11: Iss. 2, Article 12.
Available at: https://repository.belmont.edu/lawreview/vol11/iss2/12