Kosher foods are prepared and served according to the dietary laws of the Jewish faith. Kosher slaughter is a specialized function performed by some meat packers. Meat for the Kosher trade must come from animals slaughtered by a Rabbi or a trained representative called a shochet. The Kosher method of slaughter involves slitting an animal's throat and bleeding it without first rendering it unconscious. Kosher practitioners believe this method to be humane if the animals are handled gently, although this is debated. There are other requirements of Kosher slaughter, including the Rabbi's inspection...