European Treaty Series - No.102

     
     
EUROPEAN CONVENTION
FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS
FOR SLAUGHTER


Strasbourg, 10.V.79

The member States of the Council of Europe, signatory hereto,

Considering that it is desirable to ensure the protection of animals which are to be slaughtered;

Considering that slaughter methods which as far as possible spare animals suffering and pain should be uniformly applied in their countries;

Considering that fear, distress, suffering and pain inflicted on an animal during slaughter may affect the quality of the meat,

Have agreed as follows:

Chapter 1 - General principles

Article 1

1 This Convention shall apply to the movement, lairaging, restraint, stunning and slaughter of domestic solipeds, ruminants, pigs, rabbits and poultry.