Pathophysiology of penetrating captive bolt stunning in Alpacas (Vicugna pacos)

The aim of this study was to examine the behavioural and cranial/spinal responses of alpacas culled by captive bolt shooting and the resulting pathophysiology of captive bolt injury. Ninety-six alpacas were shot (103 shots) in a range of locations with a penetrating captive bolt gun (CBG). Ten (9.8%...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Meat science 2015-02, Vol.100, p.227-231
Hauptverfasser:	Gibson, Troy J., Whitehead, Claire, Taylor, Rebecca, Sykes, Olivia, Chancellor, Natalie M., Limon, Georgina
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abattoirs Alpaca Animal Welfare Animals Behaviour Brain Brain Concussion Camelids, New World Captive bolt Meat Slaughter Stunning
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