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Yes, them jews have very high standards. Where as the Halal industry is a bit more focused on economy of scale. I am not talking about the actual religious requirements, but the practice. Large elements of the Halal meat industry totally ignore large parts of their own rules, stick to the bare minimum - if that. To meet the demands for cheap chicken in particular. Things are a lot better for larger animals, but there is no guarantee. For Kosher it is guaranteed though, as their demands are extremely high and unwavering.

Both methods require that animals must be allowed to graze and live in an environment which they can express their nature. They must be in excellent health. They cannot be allowed to see each other get slaughtered and therefore be frightened. Animals have to be done one by one, manually with a blessing done.

Measures must be taken for the least possible amount of pain inflicted in the animal, this involves no rough handling, super sharp blades, and maximum rate of blood flow. (The jews are very caught up in the blood thing).

Focusing on maximum rate of blood flow, also ties in with fastest least painful death. Have you every cut yourself and noticed it doesnt start hurting for a minute?

Well, when you cut the carotid arteries with an ultra sharp blade no pain is felt in the same way, the heart beating and gravity both help blood flow out at maximum rate. The animal loses conciousness before they become conscious of the pain.

Animals like Goats, Sheep & Poultry also very easily "submit" to their death if you handle them kindly, they "let" you slaughter them without getting distressed. You have to try this to understand what I mean. This is difficult to do with large cattle I understand but maybe possible with the right expertise.

This is why I dont like bolt guns and stunning equipment. All the videos I have seen from animal rights sources showing how cruel slaughter is just shows staff electrocuting and using the bolt guns on animals willy nilly as they run around terrified. This equipment seems to be a lot more about forceably controlling animals on a industrial scale rather than welfare/reduction of pain.

If I was going to commit suicide by cutting my arteries I dont think I would give myself and electric shock or bash myself on the head first. You know?

But back to the point, there are many options out there. And it is up to us individually as consumers to decide what we think is a humane method of slaughter.

There are thousands of places to buy meat for those of us who live in a city, easy to find out where it came from and have a look yourself if its important to you. I did.

What a lasagne pot of horse shit.