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CO2 pig stunning to be phased out as Gov seeks more 'humane' slaughter methods

Argon gas and electrified methods will be introduced to reduce animal suffering

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
The Government is to phase out CO2 stunning in bid to find more humane slaughter
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The Government is to phase out CO2 stunning in bid to find more humane slaughter

The use of high-concentration carbon dioxide stunning is to be phased out as the Government launches new plans for more humane pig slaughter. New proposals set out today (October 26) say the current...

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