According to 9 CFR guidelines, nonambulatory livestock may be stun or humanely euthanized in place.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if the animal is ambulatory
• D. Never allowed

Answer: (A)

Handling nonambulatory disabled livestock with minimal suffering is the goal of humane handling rules at slaughter facilities. When an animal cannot walk, moving it to the usual stunning area can cause significant distress. The guidelines recognize that in such cases it is acceptable to immobilize or render the animal insensible in its current location, or to euthanize it in place using a humane method if moving it would cause more suffering. This approach prioritizes reducing pain, fear, and distress for the animal, even when it cannot be moved. Therefore, the statement that nonambulatory livestock may be stunned or humanely euthanized in place aligns with the regulations.