Animal Welfare Experts Call for Ban on CO2 for Pig Stunning
A committee of animal welfare experts has recommended a ban on the use of high concentration CO2 to stun and kill pigs in a report for the UK government.
The Animal Welfare Committee (AWC), an independent expert panel, suggests abattoirs switch to using inert gases like argon, nitrogen, or helium.
- 90% of pigs reared for meat in England and Wales are currently stunned and killed using high concentration CO2.
- This method has gained popularity in large, mechanised abattoirs, where multiple pigs can be slaughtered simultaneously.
The AWC recommends a ban on the use of high concentration CO2 to stun and kill pigs.
Author's summary: Experts call for a ban on CO2 stunning of pigs.
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