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Hand Slaughter versus Machine Slaughter

Halal slaughter refers to the method of slaughter prescribed in Islamic law that makes meat permissible for Muslim consumption. The process requires a swift, deep cut with a sharp knife that severs the trachea, esophagus,…

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Humane Slaughter in the United States

In the United States, ‘humane slaughter’ for mammalian food animals including cattle, sheep, and goats is defined by the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (HMSA), a federal law passed in 1958 in response to…