Slaughter of animals: poultry
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DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2019.5849
Abstract: Abstract The killing of poultry for human consumption (slaughtering) can take place in a slaughterhouse or during on‐farm slaughter. The processes of slaughtering that were assessed, from the arrival of birds in containers until their… read more here.
Keywords: slaughter animals; animals poultry; slaughter; welfare consequences ... See more keywords
Welfare of pigs during killing for purposes other than slaughter
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DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2020.6195
Abstract: Abstract Pigs at different stages of the production cycle may have to be killed on‐farm for purposes other than slaughter (where slaughter is defined as killing for human consumption) either individually (e.g. severely injured pigs)… read more here.
Keywords: welfare; purposes slaughter; pigs killing; welfare consequences ... See more keywords
Welfare of ducks, geese and quail on farm
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DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2023.7992
Abstract: Abstract This Scientific Opinion concerns the welfare of Domestic ducks (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus), Muscovy ducks (Cairina moschata domesticus) and their hybrids (Mule ducks), Domestic geese (Anser anser f. domesticus) and Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) in… read more here.
Keywords: welfare consequences; welfare; geese quail; ducks geese ... See more keywords
Welfare of horses at slaughter
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DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2025.9178
Abstract: Abstract The objective of this Scientific Opinion is to assess the hazards and welfare consequences associated with the slaughter of horses for human consumption. The entire slaughter procedure, from arrival at the slaughterhouse until death,… read more here.
Keywords: welfare; welfare consequences; horses slaughter; welfare horses ... See more keywords
Welfare of horses during killing for purposes other than slaughter
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DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2025.9195
Abstract: Abstract Horses of different ages may have to be killed on‐farm for purposes other than slaughter (where slaughter is defined as killing for human consumption) either individually (i.e. on‐farm killing of unproductive, injured or terminally… read more here.
Keywords: stunning killing; horses killing; welfare; welfare consequences ... See more keywords