Selectively slaughtered is a term used to describe the process of culling, which is the selective killing of animals in order to reduce their population. This is often done to maintain a healthy balance between the number of animals and the resources available to them. Culling is usually done in order to prevent overpopulation or to protect endangered species. The term 'CULLED' is used to describe the process of selectively slaughtering animals in order to reduce their population.