Captive bolt stunning of cattle and pig - anatomical considerations

Authors
Paulsen, P Hagen, U Smulders, FJM Honig, HE
Citation
P. Paulsen et al., Captive bolt stunning of cattle and pig - anatomical considerations, WIEN TIER M, 88(8), 2001, pp. 210-218
Citations number
29
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
WIENER TIERARZTLICHE MONATSSCHRIFT
ISSN journal
0043535X → ACNP
Volume
88
Issue
8
Year of publication
2001
Pages
210 - 218
Database
ISI
SICI code
0043-535X(2001)88:8<210:CBSOCA>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
This paper briefly reviews technical, anatomical, hygienic and (Austrian) l egal aspects of captive bolt stunning of cattle and sows. Anatomical lesion s caused by correct and incorrect placement of captive bolt stunners are de monstrated.