Electrical stunning in commercial rabbits: Effective currents, spontaneous physical activity and reflex behaviour

Electrical stunning was evaluated in commercial slaughter rabbits. Different voltage applications with varying current duration were tested in recovery experiments in 71 animals. Stunning parameters and duration of insensibility were measured and analysed for assessing stunning effectiveness. A mini...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Meat science 1998, Vol.48 (1), p.21-28
Hauptverfasser:	Anil, M.H., Raj, A.B.M., McKinstry, J.L.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences duration electric current electricity electrodes Food industries Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Meat and meat product industries physical activity rabbits reflexes slaughterhouses stunning voltage
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Zusammenfassung:	Electrical stunning was evaluated in commercial slaughter rabbits. Different voltage applications with varying current duration were tested in recovery experiments in 71 animals. Stunning parameters and duration of insensibility were measured and analysed for assessing stunning effectiveness. A minimum stunning current of 140 mA which can be achieved with application of 100 V was recommended.
ISSN:	0309-1740 1873-4138
DOI:	10.1016/S0309-1740(97)00071-5