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'''Slaughter''' is the process of killing animals, typically for food. The term is most often used in relation to the killing of farmed animals. However, it can also refer to the killing of wild animals, especially when hunting for food. Slaughter methods vary greatly worldwide, from fast, mechanized systems in developed countries to slower, manual methods in less developed countries.

==History==
The history of [[animal slaughter]] goes back to the earliest human societies. Early humans hunted wild animals for their meat and later began to farm them for a more reliable food source. The methods used to kill these animals have evolved over time, from simple tools and weapons to complex machinery and processes.

==Methods==
There are several methods of slaughter, including [[stunning]], [[exsanguination]], and [[decapitation]]. Stunning is the process of rendering an animal unconscious before it is killed, to minimize its suffering. Exsanguination is the process of draining the animal's blood, which is often used in religious slaughter methods. Decapitation is the process of removing the animal's head, which is often used in poultry slaughter.

==Regulations==
Slaughter is regulated by laws and regulations in many countries, to ensure animal welfare and food safety. These regulations often specify the methods of slaughter that can be used, the conditions in which animals can be kept before slaughter, and the training and qualifications required for slaughterhouse workers.

==Religious and cultural aspects==
In many cultures and religions, specific methods of slaughter are required for meat to be considered [[kosher]] or [[halal]]. These methods often involve specific prayers and rituals, and may require the animal to be killed in a particular way.

==See also==
* [[Animal rights]]
* [[Animal welfare]]
* [[Humane Slaughter Act]]
* [[Meat industry]]

==References==
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[[Category:Animal death]]
[[Category:Meat industry]]
[[Category:Animal rights]]
[[Category:Animal welfare]]

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