New York A01987 mandates humane treatment and removal of downed animals in slaughterhouses and related facilities.

New York A01987 amends the agriculture and markets law to introduce specific provisions for the humane treatment and removal of downed animals. It defines a "downed animal" as any live species of cattle, sheep, goats, or swine that cannot stand or walk unassisted. The bill prohibits slaughterhouses, stockyards, auction market agencies, and dealers from buying, selling, or receiving downed animals or their products for human consumption. It requires these entities to either humanely euthanize the animal or remove it for veterinary treatment immediately.

New York A01987 mandates humane treatment and removal of downed animals in slaughterhouses and related facilities.

New York A01987 amends the agriculture and markets law to introduce specific provisions for the humane treatment and removal of downed animals. It defines a "downed animal" as any live species of cattle, sheep, goats, or swine that cannot stand or walk unassisted. The bill prohibits slaughterhouses, stockyards, auction market agencies, and dealers from buying, selling, or receiving downed animals or their products for human consumption. It requires these entities to either humanely euthanize the animal or remove it for veterinary treatment immediately.