1.   We have banned the use of veal crates, and taken action to ensure humane slaughter.

2.   But Texas ranchers whose livelihoods depend on meat consumption say good land stewardship and the humane slaughter of animals for food is a God-given right.

3.   He fought for humane kosher slaughter.

4.   But union leaders meet bimonthly with the department to discuss issues in meat plants and have not expressed concerns about violations of the humane slaughter law, Swacina said.