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 are the animal welfare issues associated with different stunning methods for pigs at slaughter?
In Australia, it is legally required that pigs are stunned prior to slaughter. The purpose of stunning is to ensure... -
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... -
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 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... -
What are the standards of animal welfare onboard live export ships?
Standards for the preparation, loading and confinement of animals for live export are set by the federal government through the... -
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,... -
What are the animal welfare issues with poultry slaughter?
Meat chickens and layer hens, the main types of poultry farmed in Australia, are two different breeds of birds and... -
What does the new legislation to end live sheep export by sea mean for Australian sheep?
What is the legislation? On the 1st July 2024 the Australian Parliament passed legislation to end live sheep export by...