How can farmed fish be slaughtered humanely?
Just as with other farmed vertebrates such as cattle, sheep and poultry, the humane slaughter of fish requires that fish...
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Does the RSPCA have animal welfare standards for salmon?
The RSPCA Standard for farmed Atlantic salmon focusses on ensuring good farming practices, fish handling, husbandry and management. For good... -
How are farmed Atlantic salmon killed?
When they have reached slaughter weight, farmed Atlantic salmon may be removed from their sea pens through large pipes and... -
Is intensive aquaculture similar to intensive land-based livestock production?
In 2018, fifty two percent of global fish production for human consumption was aquaculture-based fishery [1]. With reduced abundance of... -
What are farmed Atlantic salmon fed?
Salmon are carnivorous and their formulated feed contains fish meal as a source of protein and fish oil as a... -
How are salmon farmed in Australia?
Current scientific evidence demonstrates that fish are sentient animals, capable of experiencing pain and suffering. Salmon have a natural lifespan...