
Humane Handling Institute

Responding to Industry Need
The Humane Handling Institute was established in 2022 to support the meat industry. Through education, research and outreach, HHI helps train personnel with critical skills and knowledge while changing lives for the better.
175M+
swine, cattle, sheep, goats are harvested in the US per year
~216
cattle are stunned in the US every minute
90%+
of humane handling enforcement actions involve stunning

Attend a Workshop
Work alongside experienced and caring experts in a comfortable, judgement-free environment. Come away with sharpened skills, more confidence and a deeper understanding of the “hows” and “whys” of humane handling and stunning.
Captive Bolt Maintenance and Service
Our experienced technicians will clean, service, inspect, and test captive bolt equipment. This provides evidence that your stunning equipment is functioning properly. Let us know how we can help.

Support the Humane Handling Institute
Your contribution to the Humane Handling Institute goes towards strengthening the skill development of industry employees and ensuring humane practices in meat processing establishments of all sizes. Together, we can create a lasting positive impact.
Contact Us
Humane Handling Institute
hhi@uwrf.edu
715-425-4987