Policy

Slaughter Audit Data and Welfare Accountability

Transparent slaughter audit data enables identification of welfare failures and drives industry improvement.

Key Facts

Official veterinarians at slaughterhouses record welfare incidents including stunning failures
Data from slaughter audit is used in enforcement actions against non-compliant facilities
CCTV footage review is increasingly used to identify systematic welfare failures
Industry self-reporting of slaughter data has improved but remains incomplete in many countries
Public access to slaughter audit data allows civil society accountability of industry performance

Welfare Considerations

Transparent slaughter audit data is an essential accountability mechanism for welfare at the most critical point in the farming chain. Regular publication of stunning failure rates, handling incidents, and non-compliance actions allows consumers, advocates, and regulators to identify problem facilities and drive improvement through sustained pressure.

What You Can Do

Support campaigns for public access to slaughter welfare audit data
Advocate for mandatory CCTV and independent review in all slaughterhouses
Choose certified supply chains where slaughter welfare auditing is transparent
Engage with media and politicians when slaughter welfare failures are publicised
Support organisations that analyse and publicise slaughter audit findings