Broiler stunning in electrical water bath: Validation of an animal welfare–based method for assessing stunning effectiveness [PDF]
Poultry ScienceElectrical water bath stunning remains the predominant method for poultry slaughter in Europe, yet its welfare implications are still debated. This study assessed the current status of stunning effectiveness in broiler chickens under commercial ...
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Animal, 2010 This study investigated the effects of various stunning methods on the quality of carcass and meat in ducks and geese force-fed for the production of French ‘foie gras’.
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Animal, 2010 This study investigated the effects of various stunning methods on the quality of French ‘foie gras’ in ducks and geese. The ducks (n = 30 per group) were stunned with one of the following techniques: electrical stunning in a water bath (50 Hz AC, 130 mA,
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A meta-analysis of broiler chicken meat quality: Comparative evidence of halal slaughter and electrical stunning [PDF]
Poultry SciencePre-slaughter handling and slaughter practices are crucial in determining broiler chicken meat’s quality and market value. Despite the widespread adoption of stunning in commercial poultry production, its influence on meat quality remains contentious ...
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Water-Bath Stunning Efficiency, Welfare Indicators, and Carcass Quality in Taiwanese Red-Feathered Native Chickens [PDF]
Veterinary SciencesElectrical water-bath stunning remains the predominant method used in commercial poultry slaughter worldwide yet its effectiveness and welfare implications may vary among breeds.
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Research note: Untargeted metabolomics to understand the impact of controlled atmosphere stunning and electrical stunning on metabolite profiles of early postmortem breast fillet [PDF]
Poultry SciencePre-slaughter stunning influences postmortem muscle metabolism and may affect broiler breast meat quality and processing consistency. Although electrical stunning (ES) and controlled atmosphere stunning (CAS) are commonly used in poultry production ...
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Low atmospheric pressure stunning as a new method for stunning broilers in Germany under ethological aspects [PDF]
Poultry ScienceAccording to Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009, poultry must be stunned before slaughter or killing by using an electrical water bath or controlled atmosphere stunning.
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CO2 and electrical stunning differentially affect energy metabolism in pigs [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe use of CO₂ or electrical stunning to render pigs unconscious and insensible before exsanguination is a common practice. Although both methods are widely implemented, they differ fundamentally in their underlying mechanisms, and studies have produced ...
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Humane stunning or stun/killing in the slaughter of wild-caught finfish: The scientific evidence base [PDF]
Animal WelfareAn estimated 0.9 to 2.5 trillion individual wild finfish, destined for human or animal consumption, are captured globally each year by commercial fisheries.
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Influence of Halal Slaughter on the Colour, Odour, Flavour, and Textural Properties of Beef [PDF]
AnimalsThis study aimed to compare different cattle slaughter methods, with and without stunning, and their impact on the sensory attributes and textural properties of beef. A total of 45 meat samples were collected at the slaughterhouse.
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