Why bleed them out?

[Ravishaw]

I have read about a few different ways of killing the animals, and so far I get caught up on the actual cutting the throat part to bleed the animal out. And I wonder if someone could spell out they why's, and why nots if you don't bleed them out.

I did find a jewish link to read, basically jewish law prohibits consumption of blood.

any other takers?

 

[Ibicella]

You'll want to bleed them out because it's better for the meat. It tends to go rancid quick. Plus it makes things less messy than they already are.

 

[Judy]

It also improves the flavor to bleed them well. Also the appearance; avoids those dark stringy things that are blood filled arteries and veins.

 

[Ravishaw]

I think I should take your advice flock mistress... 6800 posts and counting.

 

[Dogfish]

Blood spoils quicker than the muscle tissue. Also there is the fact that it makes your meat more presentable. If you are going to do it, do it right.