CCTV monitoring in slaughterhouses has been shown to improve welfare compliance and is increasingly mandatory in leading animal welfare jurisdictions.
Slaughterhouse welfare monitoring through CCTV addresses the inspection gap created by the high-speed, high-volume nature of modern slaughter facilities. Human inspectors cannot monitor all points simultaneously. CCTV provides a constant record enabling post-hoc investigation and ongoing deterrence for handlers who know footage may be reviewed. Independent access to footage for welfare monitoring organizations would significantly strengthen accountability.