A sheep lying on the sticking table - After stunning, sheep and pigs are 'stuck,' meaning that a sharp knife is used to slit their throat. A 2023 investigation showed that sheep and pigs would continue to shake and thrash after having their throat slit, with some even attempting to lift their heads and stand. - Captured at Wal's Bulk Meats, Stowport TAS Australia.

A sheep lying on the sticking table

After stunning, sheep and pigs are 'stuck,' meaning that a sharp knife is used to slit their throat. A 2023 investigation showed that sheep and pigs would continue to shake and thrash after having their throat slit, with some even attempting to lift their heads and stand.
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Published: Sun 21 Jan 2024 by Farm Transparency Project
Captured/filmed: September 2023
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Licence: Creative Commons License
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Country: Australia
Location: Wal's Bulk Meats, Stowport, Tasmania, Australia )

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