why fasting of animals are important before slaughtering?
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why fasting of animals are important before slaughtering?
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Explanation:
Fasting before slaughter reduces the volume of gut contents and hence bacteria and therefore reduces the risk of contamination of the carcass during dressing. It is usually sufficient for the animals to receive their last feed on the day before slaughter.