slaughter

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Thousands of striking beef plant workers in Colorado agreed to return to work, ending a three-week strike at a slaughter plant owned by JBS JBS -2.04%decrease; red down pointing triangle , the world’s largest meatpacker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

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

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

Most are sold at larger markets where they are purchased and fed to slaughter weight, while around 15 percent is processed nearby and sold at Stem's butcher shop.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Cows rescued from the slaughter could not have been happier.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver