The Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 No. 107

SCHEDULE 3 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SLAUGHTERING ANIMALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RELIGIOUS RITES

PART 1 INTRODUCTORY

Interpretation

1.  In this Schedule—

(a) “bovine animal” means an ox, bullock, cow, heifer, steer or calf;

(b) “bird” means a turkey, domestic fowl, guinea-fowl, duck, goose or quail;

(c) “slaughter in accordance with religious rites” means slaughter without the infliction of unnecessary suffering—

(i) by the Jewish method (Shechita) for the food of Jews by a Jew who is licensed by the Rabbinical Commission and holds a certificate for that purpose; or

(ii) by the Muslim method (Halal) for the food of Muslims by a Muslim who holds a certificate for that purpose.