Summary
Octopuses, crabs and lobsters will now be included in the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill, after the publication of a report by LSE that highlights their capacity to experience pain and distress. This move follows a government review, which drew on over 300 scientific studies that evaluate evidence of sentience in cephalopods and decapods. The review also assesses the potential welfare implications of current commercial practices related to these animals, providing recommendations for best practices for transport, stunning and slaughter.
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