On-farm slaughter rule change could 'prolong animal suffering'

Industry leaders have warned new legislation allowing the use of non-penetrative captive bolt devices (NPCBD) to kill neonate piglets, lambs and kids could prolong animal suffering and cause farmers stress.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 2 min read
On-farm slaughter rule change could 'prolong animal suffering'

Industry leaders have warned new legislation allowing the use of non-penetrative captive bolt devices (NPCBD) to kill neonate piglets, lambs and kids could prolong animal suffering and cause farmers stress....

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