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AU Baker,H.J.; Scrimgeour,H.J.

TI Evaluation of methods for the euthanasia of cattle in a foreign animal disease outbreak

QU Canadian Veterinary Journal 1995 Mar; 36(3): 160-5

KI Can Vet J. 1995 Jul;36(7):405-6. PMID: 7585414

PT journal article

AB In anticipation of the need to euthanize large numbers of cattle in the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak, two models of captive bolt gun and various firearms and ammunition loads were tested in order to assess their suitability. In the first phase of the project, two models of captive bolt stunner were used in an abattoir, and assessed for effectiveness. In the second phase, several firearms and ammunition were used on isolated bovine heads and assessed for effectiveness. Little difference was found between the two captive bolt stunners. Of the firearms and ammunition evaluated, the Ruger Mini-14 and the Core-Shot round, a prefragmented projectile, were determined to be most suitable. In situations where large herds of livestock are to be depopulated, and where the restraint required for the use of captive bolt stunners is not practical, there are commercially available firearms and ammunition that are suitable for this purpose.

AD Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Food Production and Inspection Branch, Toronto, Ontario.

SP englisch

PO Kanada

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