Pig welfare and ethical considerations during abattoir stunning: CO2 vs. alternative methods such as argon gas

Pig welfare and ethical considerations during abattoir stunning: CO2 vs. alternative methods such as argon gas

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Main Authors:	Jenny L. Mace, Andrew Knight
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-03-01
Series:	Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:	pig slaughter stunning CO2 stunning argon stunning inert gas stunning pig welfare
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2025.1542798/full
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