abattage

or ab·a·tage

[ ab-uh-tahzh ]
/ ˌæb əˈtɑʒ /

noun

the slaughter of animals, especially the slaughter of diseased animals to prevent the infection of others.

Origin of abattage

From French; see origin at abate, -age

Words nearby abattage

abatage, abate, abatement, abatis, abator, abattage, abattoir, abaxial, abaya, abb, abba