Aquaculture

Welfare of Commercially Farmed Crab

Crabs including blue crabs and snow crabs are farmed or trap-caught in large numbers; their welfare during processing and transport raises significant concerns.

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Welfare Considerations

Crab welfare during processing is an emerging area where evidence of nociception is driving regulatory change. Pre-stunning before processing is technically feasible and increasingly adopted in welfare-conscious markets. The EU's regulatory leadership is creating market pressure globally.

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