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Statutory guidance

Home slaughter of livestock: A guide to the law in England and Wales

A guide to the law in England and Wales for home slaughter of livestock.

From:
Food Standards Agency
Published:
10 September 2019
Last updated:
4 September 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England, Northern Ireland and Wales

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Home slaughter of livestock: A guide to the law in England and Wales

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Home slaughter of livestock: A guide to the law in Northern Ireland

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Legal requirements and guidance for home slaughter.

Updates to this page

Published 10 September 2019
Last updated 4 September 2026 — Show all updates

  1. Added a new example to the bottom of the practical examples section. Example: taking slaughtered animal to another premises for dressing, cutting, storage or other processing, which is unlawful.

  2. Added translation

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2026-09-04 13:05
Added a new example to the bottom of the practical examples section. Example: taking slaughtered animal to another premises for dressing, cutting, storage or other processing, which is unlawful.