# The Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) Regulations 1995, Regulation 19: The killing of surplus chicks and embryos in hatchery waste

Extent: E+W+S

The killing of any surplus chicks which are less than 72 hours old and embryos in hatchery waste shall be as rapid as possible in accordance with Schedule 11.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/731/regulation/19 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/welfare-of-animals-slaughter-or-killing-regulations-1995/regulation-19
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