And round and round the mulberry bush we go.
I've said before, though I can't be bothered to find the links, that I find the concept of kosher/halal slaughter distasteful. The fact that it's religiously-based only makes it even more warped. But at least the Jews don't have duck fits if restaurants across the land don't accommodate their 'dietary needs'. Even KFC is halal now, as well as other takeouts in my town.
Much speculation on grounds of health regarding animal slaughter is worth a look. However, risks to human health on that front were already very low and, according to this, precautions were already taken to safeguard against even that:
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[PDF] DRAFT PARTIAL REGULATORY IMPACT ASSESSMENT (a) Title of proposed ...
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bolt stunning can pose a hazard to the slaughterman when shackling a ... there could be implications for human health if the tissue contains BSE ... slightly reduce the already extremely low risk of BSE-infective material ...
http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pd...pithingria.pdf
And besides, a slit across the throat leaves animals to die in excruciating agony as butchers chillingly chant. No animal lovers could have that on their consciences as they tuck into their grub...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVZe3my3yd8 -
Watch if you dare!