Indiana Code Title 15. Agriculture and Animals § 15-17-2-38

Sec. 38. (a) “Humane method” means a method by which livestock is made insensible to pain by mechanical, electrical, chemical, or other means that is rapid and effective, before being shackled, hoisted, thrown, cast, or cut.

(b) The term does not include the use of a manually operated hammer, sledge, or poleax.