Our Services

The primary purpose of the HSA is to ensure the highest welfare during transport, slaughter or killing of animals farmed or caught for food or other produce. The HSA funds research into new and improved methods for slaughter and killing, and provides education and training in the principles and practice of humane transport and methods for slaughter and killing. The HSA is a valued source of independent advice on animal welfare matters within its remit.

Research

The development of new or improved methods of humane slaughter and killing must be founded on scientific studies into how unconsciousness can be painlessly induced. Based on this scientific evidence, technical developments of humane, effective and safe methods can then be undertaken. The HSA supports research in a number of ways.

Education and Training

The HSA offers education and training services to industry and academia, and produces award-winning training materials across a range of formats. We sometimes provide advice, training and expertise on the humane killing of animals other than those farmed or caught for food such as the humane euthanasia of wildlife casualties.

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Animal Welfare Advice

The HSA offers independent advice on animal welfare matters at markets, during transport and at slaughter. As an internationally recognised specialist charity, the HSA is well positioned to provide advice to industry, government bodies, international food business and academia.

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