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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a scientific opinion on animal welfare considerations during the slaughter of poultry for food.
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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a scientific opinion on animal welfare
considerations during the slaughter of poultry for food. The
opinion provides a “comprehensive overview” of
“the entire slaughter process from arrival and unloading of
birds through stunning to bleeding and killing.” The opinion
also identifies hazards that “give rise to welfare
issues—such as pain, thirst, hunger or restricted
movement—and proposes preventive and corrective measures
where possible.” Many of the identified hazards relate to the
lack of training in personnel; the “advice highlights the
importance of staff being adequately trained in the different
phases of slaughter and for clear identification of roles and
responsibilities.”
The press release notes that EFSA will publish
further opinions on animal welfare in slaughter for pigs, cattle
and other species in 2020.
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