This makes the conclusions of one individual very suspect.

Which is why I have not come to any conclusion. The phrase I think I used was 'The jury still seems to be out on whether stunning is better or not.' I have seen the article from the FVE and the one I linked. There are many more from both sides and I am sure you are as unqualified as I am to pronounce which are more correct. The point is that both stunning and Halal/Kosher slaughter can cause pain and distress to the victims. There is no point in playing the holier than thou card when you eat meat slaughtered by any method.

Your tone indicates, as PFR says, that you are only here for the argument and are not really interested in what anyone else has to say. I am more than happy to accept that the FVE know what they are talking about but I also accept that others, including slaughtermen who have been involved in the trade for many years, may have an opposing views that could also be correct. Will you accept that too?

DtG