The American Meat Institute (AMI) has launched, www.animalhandling.org, as a resource for the meat industry, the media and consumers about animal handling in meat plants. Included on this site are the AMI Foundation?s Recommended Animal Handling Guidelines and Audit Guide, along with AMI Foundation audit forms for sheep, cattle, calves and pigs. This site also includes sections on animal welfare auditing, animal handling training, animal welfare versus animal rights, as well as an explanation of federal requirements for animal welfare in meat plants.