What is the most humane way to euthanase aquarium fish?
There is no one method that can be considered as suitable for the euthanasia of all types of aquarium fish...
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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.... -
Are there animal welfare advantages to on-farm mobile slaughtering units or micro-abattoirs?
The concept of a mobile slaughtering unit arose from the need to slaughter animals on farm for personal consumption. A... -
What happens with male chicks in the egg industry?
In the egg industry, the sex of day-old chicks is determined at the hatchery. Sexing chicks (determining whether they are... -
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... -
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... -
What should be done when a whale is stranded?
Often when a whale is found stranded on a beach, the first reaction of humans is to help return the... -
What is the most humane way to kill crustaceans for human consumption?
This article is also available for download as a PDF: RSPCA Humane killing of crustaceans [Note: This information is under... -
Who should humanely kill my backyard hens when needed?
Backyard hens can be wonderful companions and a great way of getting fresh eggs. While owning your backyard hens you... -
What is low atmospheric pressure stunning (LAPS)?
Low Atmospheric Pressure Stunning (LAPS) is a form of stunning (inducing unconsciousness prior to slaughter) which may offer significant welfare... -
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... -
Is home slaughter of farm animals humane?
RSPCA Australia is opposed to the sale at (street) markets and saleyards of individual farm animals destined for home slaughter... -
What does the term humane killing or humane slaughter mean?
Dictionary meanings of humane include: ‘kind, benevolent behaviour’ and ‘compassion for the suffering or distressed’ when applied to people and... -
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... -
How can fish caught in commercial fishing be killed humanely?
The humane killing or slaughter of commercially caught fish requires that fish are carefully handled and effectively stunned (causing immediate... -
What is the most humane way to kill a fish intended for eating?
All fish that are caught for eating must be handled carefully to reduce stress and humanely killed as soon as... -
Can turtles and dugongs be killed humanely using traditional hunting methods?
The most humane methods for killing animals cause immediate unconsciousness without pain or suffering, followed by death without consciousness being... -
What is the most humane way to kill a cane toad?
Cane toads are a highly invasive species and are regarded as a major environmental pest in Australia. While there is... -
What is the most humane way to kill pest rats and mice?
There are a range of different poisons and traps used in Australia for controlling rats and mice. The RSPCA is...