Slaughtering

Slaughtering is the killing and processing of animals for consumption by humans, see slaughterhouse.
In developed countries, most slaughtering of animals is done in what is called the factory farming system.
Slaughtering can also refer to high loses during a military battle.
See also animal euthanasia.

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