NR ZAHH

AU Daly,C.C.; Whittington,P.E.

TI Concussive methods of pre-slaughter stunning in sheep: effects of captive bolt stunning in the poll position on brain function.

QU Research in Veterinary Science 1986 Nov; 41(3): 353-5

PT journal article

AB The effectiveness of captive bolt stunning in the poll position was evaluated in eight anaesthetised sheep. Brain function following shooting was assessed using cortical visual evoked responses (VERs). Immediately following shooting, VERs were abolished in all sheep. However, in five of the sheep, VERs gradually recovered; responses became evident in these animals in a mean (+/- SE) time of 50 +/- 16.7 seconds. These results suggest that captive bolt shooting in the poll position can be associated with rapid recovery of brain function. Because such recovery could be associated with return of sensibility, shooting in the poll position should only be used when essential (ie, in horned animals) and then always followed promptly by sticking.

SP englisch

PO England

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