A young lamb stands alone in a dim, industrial setting resembling a slaughter environment, with soft light falling on its face and neutral space around it.

🐑 How many days old is a lamb at the time of slaughter?

Most lambs slaughtered for Easter consumption in Italy are between 25 and 45 days old. In some cases, they are killed even before 20 days, and they never exceed 60 days.

These young animals are not yet weaned; they are prematurely separated from their mothers and often transported long distances under conditions of extreme stress, cold, and fear. All of this just to end up on the table as a "traditional dish."

📌 Read also: Why eating lamb at Easter is not tradition, but industry

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