Schächtoberrahmen
Schächtoberrahmen is a term found in German-language sources that combines Schächten (ritual slaughter) with Rahmen (frame or framework). The expression is not standardized in major reference works, and its exact meaning depends on context. It may refer to a physical device used during ritual slaughter or to a conceptual framework governing the practice.
In its hardware sense, a Schächtoberrahmen would denote a restraint frame designed to secure an animal or
In some contexts the term is used metaphorically to describe the set of rules, guidelines, and standards
Regulatory contexts differ by country. In many regions ritual slaughter falls under animal-welfare laws, veterinary oversight,
Because the term is not consistently defined, references should be interpreted according to their context to
See also: Shechita, Kosher slaughter, Halal slaughter, animal welfare in slaughter, abattoir equipment.