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by wahern 13 days ago
Pigs, chickens, rats, and humans all have different thresholds and responses to hypoxia, and CO2 in particular. What might be humane for humans can be extremely distressing and painful for a particular animal, and vice-versa. There's a significant amount of research exploring these responses. The gassing protocols are driven by solid science; alot more solid than nitrogen asphyxiation for humans. Though, how well the protocols are followed is a different matter.