Description: Humane slaughter processes are central to our vision. Our lambs and goats are not hurried or stressed or left alone before slaughter.
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In recent years, consumers around the world have become concerned with animal welfare, both on the farm and at the time of slaughter. Small farmers who raise pastured animals in small family groups prefer to complete the process in animal friendly, safe facilities. The lack of appropriate slaughter facilities and handling equipment for small groups of goats and sheep direct marketed is very apparent and frequently limits the farmer’s ability to sell from farm to customer.
Humane slaughter involves more than a quick, painless death for the animal. Except in rare situations, an instant death for the animal is seldom the issue. Whether the animal is transported from the farm, a commercial feed lot, or even walked to the slaughter facility, as is the case in many countries, the transition has begun from production to processing. At this point, whether the ownership of the animal changes or not, the producer usually gives up control of the process to the trucker, facility handler