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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Some fish feel excruciating pain for up to 20 minutes after catch, scientists find

Fish like the rainbow trout suffer 2 to 20 minutes of excruciating pain while they are harvested and killed for food, according to a new study.

The research, published in Scientific Reports, reveals the hidden pain of fish during slaughter and offers solutions to improve their welfare.

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