humane treatment of animals

Is kosher slaughter inhumane?

happy cowOne common accusation against kosher slaughter is that it is inhumane. It is considered less painful for the animal to be stunned first using any of several methods before slaughtering the animal. Kosher slaughter forbids stunning of the animal first. This is because the animal must die specifically from the loss of blood, it must not be wounded, and its heart must be pumping in order for the blood to drain properly.

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