Welfare indicators for pig stunning: CO2 and electrical methods
Welfare indicators and efficiency assessment of CO2 and electrical stunning in pigs
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Detail description
This collection of three factsheets from the IFS-Pigs-2022 research programme at Wageningen University & Research evaluates pig welfare during stunning, focusing on CO2 and electrical methods. It examines behavioural and physiological indicators such as vocalisation, loss of posture, and recovery time to assess pain, fear, and stress. The studies provide evidence-based recommendations to improve stunning protocols and enhance welfare in European pig slaughter. Version 1.0, released in 2022.
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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