Insects may feel pain, says growing evidence — here’s what this means for animal welfare laws

Category : Wildlife | Location : International  | Posted on 2023-01-03 01:35:51

At least a trillion insects are killed annually for food and animal feed. Routine slaughter methods include extreme heat and cold, often preceded by starvation. By comparison, “only” around 79 billion mammals and bird livestock are slaughtered every year.

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/wildlife-and-biodiversity/insects-may-feel-pain-says-growing-evidence-here-s-what-this-means-for-animal-welfare-laws-86901