Health & Welfare
Killing methods, post-slaughter quality, part 2
All methods of slaughter have issues related to animal welfare. However, approaches such as death in air or bleeding without stunning have been particularly cited as unacceptable.
Health & Welfare
Killing methods, post-slaughter quality, part 3
Slaughter methods can impact product quality. It is recommended that fish be fasted prior to slaughter to clean their digestive tracts. Instant killing minimizes the degradation of tissue quality. Immediate bleeding is more important than the bleeding method.
Health & Welfare
Killing methods, post-slaughter quality, part 1
The methods used to kill fish depend on many factors, including fish size and species, aquaculture production system, fish quantity, market preferences and effects on product quality. Also, some methods may not be approved in some countries, as with the use of anesthetics and regulations concerning the ethical treatment of animals.