Welfare maners:Salmon industry is only fish sector to have made significant improvements in humane harvesting

摘要

The need for humane harvesting methods is not just about animal welfare, there are also commercial benefits. Most fish demonstrate an emergency response when threatened, and this usually involves increases in stress levels, according to the Humane Slaughter Association (HSA).Stress will have an adverse effect on the welfare of the fish and also the flesh quality. It is therefore essential that, regardless of the slaughter method employed, fish must always be prepared, handled and delivered to the stunning point in a humane way.