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
The red ink is mounting for companies in the business of slaughtering cattle.
JBS began canceling cattle shipments and halting slaughter at the plant last week in preparation for a potential work stoppage.
Even if they implemented that strategy, it would reduce beef supply in the short term, because fewer animals would be sent to slaughter.
From Barron's
Some ranchers across the country have started to hold back their animals for breeding rather than sending them to slaughter.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
