How are animals killed for food?
In Australia, the killing of animals for food, fibre and other animal products (referred to as ‘slaughter’) is underpinned by...
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What is fetal bovine serum collection?
The commercial collection of fetal bovine serum refers to the collection of blood from fetal calves at abattoirs for the... -
How are animals stunned prior to slaughter?
The stunning process ensures the animal is unconscious and insensible to pain before being bled out at slaughter. Common stunning... -
Is carbon dioxide stunning of pigs humane?
‘Stunning’ prior to slaughter is legally required in many countries including Australia. It is intended to cause unconsciousness so that... -
What is Halal slaughter in Australia?
Halal describes what is lawful for Muslims to eat. Halal food laws are based on interpretation of the Quran, the... -
What is Kosher slaughter in Australia?
Kosher describes what is ‘fit and proper’ for people of the Jewish faith to consume. Kosher food laws are based... -
How is animal welfare regulated at Australian abattoirs and poultry processors?
An abattoir is a facility that slaughters animals to produce meat and meat products for human consumption. A poultry processor... -
Will closed circuit television help improve the welfare of farm animals?
At abattoirs, saleyards and other commercial facilities where large numbers of animals are handled on a daily basis, there is... -
Is religious slaughter legal in Australia?
Religious slaughter, also known as ritual slaughter, is the slaughter of livestock according to specific religious principles. There are two... -
How is animal welfare regulated at Australian knackeries?
A knackery is a facility where animals are killed for pet food or the making of animal by-products used in...