Animal welfare organizations including the RSPCA and Compassion in World Farming are urging the UK government to end the use of high-concentration carbon dioxide for stunning pigs. Currently, CO2 is used in 90% of UK pig slaughter, despite long standing recommendations to find more humane alternatives. The groups are calling for the government to fulfill its promise of a formal consultation and establish a clear timeline for phasing out the gas. This move aims to reduce animal distress and modernize industrial farming practices in England.
