Indicators of loss of consciousness in slaughter without stunning: a neuroanatomical reappraisal

Minimizing animal suffering during slaughter depends on appropriate pre-slaughter handling, technique, and post-slaughter assessment. The post-slaughter phase must include rapid determination of loss of consciousness (LOC) using scientifically based indicators. In religious slaughter, pre-slaughter...

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Main Authors:	Jacob R. Hascalovici, Ruth Woiwode, Hyman M. Schipper, Joane Parent
Format:	Artigo
Language:	Inglês
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2026-05-01
Series:	Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:	cattle cerebral cortex halal loss of consciousness (LOC) shechita slaughter without stunning
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2026.1838183/full
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