Welfare of animals at the time of killing
Guidance on animal welfare for slaughterhouses, knacker's yards, small-scale producers and private individuals.
These guides help you comply with the following regulations to minimise pain, distress or suffering of an animal when it’s killed:
- Retained EU regulation 1099/2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing
- Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (WATOK) regulations for England
Licensing, inspections and penalties
Slaughterhouses
Knacker's yards
Domestic and small-scale slaughter
Updates to this page
Last updated 16 October 2015 + show all updates
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Added knacker's yards and domestic slaughter groups.
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First published.