A slaughterhouse, or abattoir, is a facility where livestock are processed into meat for human consumption. These establishments are central to the global food...
The primary function of a slaughterhouse is to humanely slaughter animals and process their carcasses into meat and other by-products suitable for human consumption and various industrial uses.
Slaughterhouses are heavily regulated by national and international government bodies to ensure food safety, hygiene, animal welfare, and worker safety standards are met.
Commonly processed animals include cattle, pigs, chickens, sheep, and goats, with specific species varying by region and demand.
Key concerns often revolve around animal welfare practices, the environmental impact of waste and resource consumption, worker safety, and potential public health risks from contamination.