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...
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...
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...
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,...