PETA, or People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, filed a lawsuit last week challenging the legality of poultry slaughter methods in California. The suit takes aim at electric stunning saying it violates California’s Humane Slaughter Law. Minnesota Turkey Growers Executive Director Steve Olson is concerned about the possible precedent setting implications of the litigation and how it may effect poultry operations in other states.

Olson says Poultry operators care about the welfare of their animals and follow proper practices from birth to slaughter.

Olson says the use of stunning in processing is a common and humane practice that’s used industry wide.

PETA’s lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.