slaughter

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CO2 is a key part of food and drink production and is used to stun livestock during slaughter as well as in packaging to keep food fresh, and in fizzy drinks.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Mexico accounted for 3% to 4% of U.S. cattle slaughter in 2024.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

When in operation, the plant is expected to employ about 3,000 workers and be able to slaughter about 20,000 hogs a day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Those who lived in the countryside were more likely to cherish memories of lard than olive oil; having a pig to slaughter could get a struggling family through the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

At National Beef they slaughter four hundred head of cattle every hour.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan