Slaughter of Animals Without Stunning

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Request

The number of abattoirs conducting the slaughter of animals without stunning in Scotland.

The number of animals slaughtered without stunning in Scotland.

Response

Food Standards Scotland delivers animal welfare controls in approved slaughterhouses on behalf of Scottish Government. All animals, including poultry, going through these premises in Scotland are stunned prior to slaughter.

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