It is the method of making animals "kosher", i.e. ok for Jews to eat. To practise kashrut, you need to be a shochet. To make an animal kosher, you have to make sure it feels no pain and kill it with a sharp knife.
Kashrut is the set of Jewish dietary laws governing what foods can and cannot be eaten. These laws dictate which animals, fruits, vegetables, and grains are permissible for consumption, as well as how they should be prepared and served. Observant Jews follow these dietary laws to maintain a kosher diet.