At The Organic Butchery, we’ve always taken pride in high welfare standards from farm to fork. Our customers care deeply about the origin of their meat — not just where it comes from, but how the animals are treated right up until the point of slaughter.

In recent conversations, we’ve realised that simply stating meat is “pre-stunned” is no longer sufficient for many people who want full clarity on animal welfare and whether products are Halal. We take this feedback seriously and want to be completely transparent.

Our Stunning Methods: Humane & Irreversible

All of our organic farmers are required to meet strict welfare standards. When it comes to slaughter, animal welfare is our absolute priority:

• Beef, lamb, and pork are pre-stunned using irreversible stunning methods before slaughter. This ensures the animal is completely unconscious before being dispatched quickly with a bolt to the head.

• Poultry are stunned and then their heads are swiftly and humanely cut, minimising stress.

• Wild game is ethically shot. Our game keepers do not use led-shots.

We want to be clear: our meat is not Halal, and all animals are stunned quickly and irreversibly before slaughter, ensuring they experience the least possible stress. Our organic slaughter processes are designed to be efficient, calm, and humane, meeting the highest welfare standards at every stage.

 

Why This Matters

Irreversible stunning is crucial for two reasons:

1. Animal welfare — The animal experiences no pain or stress during slaughter.

2. Consumer transparency — Terms like “pre-stunned” are broad and can sometimes be misleading. At The Organic Butchery, we believe customers deserve full clarity about how their meat is raised and processed.

Local, Organic, and Certified

All of our meat is sourced from organic farms, with abattoirs located within an hour of the farm for beef, lamb, and pork. This proximity reduces stress during transport. Poultry is slaughtered directly on the farm, further ensuring calm and humane handling. Every step is certified organic, meaning strict oversight on animal welfare, feeding, and care.

Our Commitment

Transparency is at the heart of everything we do. From field to fork, our customers can trust that:

• Meat is ethically and humanely processed

• Stunning is irreversible

• Farms and abattoirs meet stringent organic and welfare standards

We’re proud to provide meat that’s delicious, nutritious, and responsibly sourced — because the way animals are treated matters, and we believe our customers deserve to know exactly what’s on their plate. We are more than happy to provide abattoir codes and answer your questions, please contact our customer service team hello@organicbutchery.co.uk