Which statement is true about the scope of the Humane Methods for Slaughter Act regarding birds and fish?

Which statement is true about the scope of the Humane Methods for Slaughter Act regarding birds and fish?

• A. The act applies to birds and fish
• B. The act does not apply to birds or fish
• C. The act applies only to birds
• D. The act applies only to fish

Answer: (B)

The key idea is which animals fall under the Humane Methods for Slaughter Act. The act requires humane handling and slaughter for certain terrestrial food animals—cattle, calves, sheep, goats, and swine. Birds and fish are not covered by this statute under current regulations, and they are governed by separate programs. Although the act allows for other species to be added by regulation, birds and fish have not been included. So the statement that the act does not apply to birds or fish is true.

The key idea is which animals fall under the Humane Methods for Slaughter Act. The act requires humane handling and slaughter for certain terrestrial food animals—cattle, calves, sheep, goats, and swine. Birds and fish are not covered by this statute under current regulations, and they are governed by separate programs. Although the act allows for other species to be added by regulation, birds and fish have not been included. So the statement that the act does not apply to birds or fish is true.