NR ZBLK

AU Anil,M.H.; Raj,A.B.M.; McKinstry,J.L.

TI Evaluation of electrical stunning in commercial rabbits: effect on brain function

QU Meat Science 2000; 54: 217-20

PT journal article

AB Effect of electrical stunning on brain function in commercial rabbits was evaluated in electrophysiological studies. In addition to measuring duration of spontaneous physical activity and times to signs of recovery, electrocorticogram (ECOG) recordings and evoked responses were analysed following electrical stunning with 100 V for 1 s in eight rabbits. Epileptiform and other types of activity indicating insensibility were observed in the ECOG. Evoked responses were absent from 24 to 204 s following stunning. Application of a minimum current of 140 mA followed by prompt sticking should prevent welfare problems at stunning and slaughter in rabbits.

AD Anil,M.H.; Univ Bristol, Sch Vet Sci, Bristol BS40 5DU, Avon, England

SP englisch

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