NR ZFBY

AU Knowles,T.G.; Butterworth,A.

TI Immediate immobilisation of a Minke whale using a grenade harpoon requires striking a restricted target area

QU Animal Welfare 2006; 15: 55-57

PT journal article

AB Approximately 1500 Minke whales are killed annually under permit from the International Whaling Commission (IWC). This hunt supports a modest industry in Norway and Japan; however, the welfare of whales during hunting and killing is such a cause of concern that in 1980 the IWC formed a sub-group entitled "Working Group on Whale Killing Methods and Associated Welfare Issues" devoted to discussing the issue. This commentary suggests that, when using the Norwegian penthrite grenade-tipped harpoon (Whalegenade-99), it is necessary to hit a relatively well-defined target area in order to effect an immediately immobile, and presumed unconscious state in the Minke whale.

SP englisch

PO UK

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