This fact sheet is designed to aid the new backyard butcher in successful harvesting of a sheep or goat. It describes all steps of a slaughter, with a focus on animal welfare, food safety and human safety.

During the process of a live lamb becoming retail meat cuts, there is significant weight loss that occurs throughout every step. This fact sheet will aid in approximating meat yields from a live lamb.

This fact sheet is intended to introduce ritual slaughter, focusing customs from Islam and Judaism. This fact sheet will introduce individuals to backyard Halal or Kosher meat production.