Independent report

FAWC advice on space allowances in slaughterhouse lairages

Farm Animal Welfare Committee assessment of recommendations on space allowances for different species in slaughterhouse lairages.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 28 November 2013

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FAWC advice on space allowances in slaughterhouse lairages

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In order to comply with legislation slaughterhouse operators need to identifiy the capacity of their pre-slaughter holding (lairage) facilities for different species. FAWC’s advice assesses the existing voluntary standards and scientific research and makes recommendations to help government provide guidance on this issue.

You can read more about the work of the Farm Animal Welfare Committee.

Published 28 November 2013