Humane Slaughter

Synopsis

An account of good slaughter practice showing unloading and pre-slaughter handling sequences for sheep, cattle and pigs. Concentrates on humane stunning and slaughter techniques. Equipment shown includes captive bolt and concussion stunners, low and high voltage tongs, restrainer/conveyors with manual and automatic stunning, single restrainers and head-to-back stunning. (New slaughter regulations came into force on 5th July 1990.)

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 20 min.

Year of production

1986

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Courses on animal husbandry or public health, veterinary students.*

Subjects

Veterinary science

Keywords

animal welfare; livestock; veterinary procedures

Sponsor

Name

Humane Slaughter Association

Distributor

Name

Royal Veterinary College, Unit for Veterinary Continuing Education