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This process is more humane for the animal while also resulting in a far superior meat product.

A quick death prevents the meat from going through biochemical changes. It also, along with bleeding and gutting, helps play defense against bacteria growth. The shinkei wire delays the onslaught of rigor and allows the basal temp to drop before rigor sets in.