Does ‘humane’ slaughter of livestock exist, or is it merely a myth to make us feel better? | Opinion
No amount of oversight can make killing those who want to live ‘humane.’ The real solution lies in eliminating slaughter ...
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Lack of abattoir causes concerns for horse welfare
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Trout welfare regime thrown into doubt
Trout are being slaughtered in Britain for restaurants and supermarkets with no oversight, animal welfare charity reveals.
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Does ‘humane’ slaughter of livestock exist, or is it merely a myth to make us feel better? | Opinion
No amount of oversight can make killing those who want to live “humane.” We must confront the fact that the real solution lies not in reforming slaughter, but in eliminating it altogether.