Subject: Pain

Productive and welfare parameters in trimmed laying hens: A systematic review-meta-analysis

Henrique Sonda Gallina, Maria Eugênia Andrighetto Canozzi, Pietra Viertel Molinari, Juahil Martins de Oliveira Júnior, Ivan Bianchi, Fabiana Moreira, Débora Cristina Olsson, Paula Gabriela da Silva Pires, Javier Sanchez, Vanessa Peripolli

Published in 2025

Meta-analysis comparing the effects on laying hens of beak trimming with a hot blade or  infrared radiation. The infrared method would appear to be a less invasive option, but further studies are needed to confirm this finding.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories: Poultry

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Blueprint for research to detect loss of consciousness and/or sensibility of fish at slaughter

Saraiva, J., Brijs, J., Cabrera-Álvarez, M. J., Arechavala-Lopez, P., & Gräns, A.

Published in 2024

Article highlighting the urgent need to develop more humane slaughter methods in aquaculture, as current practices (asphyxiation, refrigeration, gas) result in prolonged suffering for fish.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories: Fish

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