How are animals killed for food?
The process of killing an animal for the purpose of producing meat and meat products is referred to as slaughter....
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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... -
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... -
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?
Animal welfare is of particular concern at slaughtering establishments (abattoirs, poultry processors and knackeries), saleyards and other commercial facilities where... -
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... -
What is Kosher and Halal slaughter in Australia?
What is Kosher slaughter? Kosher food laws are based on interpretation of the Bible and the Torah, the Judaic scriptures,...