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  • 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...
    Tagged: Farmed fishHumane killing
  • 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...
    Tagged: Animal productsFarmed fishRSPCA Approved Farming
  • 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...
    Tagged: Farmed fishHumane killing
  • 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...
    Tagged: Farmed fishIntensive farming
  • 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...
    Tagged: Farm animal husbandryFarmed fish
  • 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...
    Tagged: Farm animal husbandryFarm animal lifecyclesFarmed fishFarming methodsIntensive farming

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