Abstract
Acceptance of killing animals is a difficult concept for many consumers. Ethical concerns are also related to beliefs and attitudes.Society, Oneself, Customer/client, Legal, Animal, and Profession (Socalp) can help reach ethical decisions. In regard to slaughter, husbandry systems, handling, stunning, and killing methods as well as religious requirements are considered. Muslim and Jewish slaughter methods are controversial issues. Concerns and discussions relate to possible stress, pain of neck cutting, and time to loss of consciousness. Central debate revolves around whether stunning is acceptable. Legislation relating to religious slaughter, although often grants derogations, is also currently subject to pressure for changes and prohibition of certain methods