Slaughterman Licence

To stun, slaughter or kill any kind of animal legally for the purpose of food you will need to obtain a slaughterman licence.

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Authority
DARD
Duration
4 weeks
Cost
£25
Qualification Needed
Humane Slaughter Association Training
STEPS TO GET LICENSED
Obtain Certificate of Competence
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slaughterman licence holders must be at least 18 years of age.

No. A slaughterman licence is not needed when slaughtering your own animal for your own consumption or consumption by your immediate family who live with you.

Yes, but you will need to obtain additional certification when performing religious ritual animal slaughtering. For instance, if you wish to slaughter animals for food using the Jewish religious method, instead of a certificate of competence you must obtain a licence from the Rabbinical Commission for the Licensing of Shochetim in England and Wales or the Chief Rabbi in Scotland.

The rate of pay rate of a slaughterman or a slaughterwoman can be between £12.00 - £17.00 depending on age and experience.

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