Effectiveness monitoring of electrical stunning and exsanguination in pigs
Pigs must be rendered unconscious and unresponsive during electrical stunning to ensure humane slaughter, with monitoring required at key intervals post-stunning to verify effectiveness and compliance with EU Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009.
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Detail description
Animal welfare indicators for pigs during stunning and slaughter, including monitoring protocols, legal requirements under Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009, and procedures for handling ineffective stunning. Covers immediate post-stun assessment, reflex testing, and corrective actions for pigs classified as "Doubtful" or "Not Good." Emphasizes daily checks, compliance with SOPs, and inspector responsibilities.
Contribution detail info
- Project
- Location
- Netherlands
- Authors
- Kernberger-Fischer, I., Ruis, M.A.W., Gerritzen, M.A.
- Purpose
- Other
- File type
- document
- Created on
- Jan 01, 2022
- Origin language
- Dutch
- Official project website
- Groen Kennisnet
- License
- Other
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