Description
Sever the carotid artery or stab through the heart of an animal to kill it. Allow all the blood to drain from the animal. Collect blood for food, feed or other industrial purposes.
Alternative labels
slaughtering animals
slaughter an animal
slaughtering an animal
butcher animals
kill animals
terminate animals lives
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Slaughter animals is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Slaughterer: Slaughterers slaughter animals and process carcasses for further processing and distribution.
Kosher slaughterer: Kosher slaughterers slaughter animals and process carcasses of kosher meat for further processing and distribution. They slaughter animals as stated in Jewish law and according to rituals.
Halal slaughterer: Halal slaughterers slaughter animals and process carcasses of halal meat from cows and chickens for further processing and distribution. They slaughter animals as stated in Islamic law and ensure that the animals are fed, slaughtered and hung up accordingly.
Optional skill
Slaughter animals is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Slaughter animals – ESCO
