What is the difference between slaughtering animals and killing by stunning?

Slaughtering animals typically refers to the process of killing them for food, which can involve various methods, including stunning. Stunning is a specific technique used to render an animal unconscious and insensible to pain before it is killed, aiming to minimize suffering. In contrast, killing without stunning may involve methods that do not incapacitate the animal first, potentially causing greater distress and pain. Regulations and practices surrounding both processes vary widely depending on cultural, ethical, and legal standards.