
The time of onset of permanent insensibility, subsequent to incision of the major blood vessels of the neck, was studied in eight one-week-old calves. Insensibility was determined from the study of … [Read more...]
The time of onset of permanent insensibility, subsequent to incision of the major blood vessels of the neck, was studied in eight one-week-old calves. Insensibility was determined from the study of … [Read more...]
The time of onset of permanent insensibility, subsequent to incision of the major blood vessels of the neck, was studied in sixteen adult sheep and five one-week-old lambs. Insensibility was … [Read more...]
Proper design of restraint equipment is essential to prevent stress on animals during handling, stunning and slaughter. A small design mistake which may appear to be insignificant to the engineer can … [Read more...]
The return to consciousness of 24 electrically stunned lambs was assessed by measurement of physiological reflexes and electroencephalography (EEG) recordings. The physical activity of the lambs after … [Read more...]
Some sheep die more quickly and are less likely to have extended periods of insensibility and should not be lumped together with cattle when welfare without stunning is being discussed. Sheep also do … [Read more...]
In five studies on over 1,500 cattle slaughtered commercially by the halal methods the number of cuts applied to the neck, the cutting methods and the frequency of complications during the bleeding … [Read more...]
Slaughter without stunning is controversial from an animal welfare standpoint. When this subject is being discussed it is essential to consider species differences between cattle and sheep. Welfare … [Read more...]
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