Evaluation of electrical stunning in commercial rabbits: effect on brain function

被引：17

作者：

Anil, MH ^{[1
]}

Raj, ABM ^{[1
]}

McKinstry, JL ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Bristol, Sch Vet Sci, Bristol BS40 5DU, Avon, England

来源：

MEAT SCIENCE | 2000年 / 54卷 / 03期

关键词：

electrical stunning; slaughter; brain function; rabbits;

D O I：

10.1016/S0309-1740(99)00082-0

中图分类号：

TS2 [食品工业];

学科分类号：

0832 ;

摘要：

Effect of electrical stunning on brain function in commercial rabbits was evaluated in electrophysiological studies. In addition to measuring duration of spontaneous physical activity and times to signs of recovery, electrocorticogram (ECOG) recordings and evoked responses were analysed following electrical stunning with 100 V for 1 s in eight rabbits. Epileptiform and other types of activity indicating insensibility were observed in the ECOG. Evoked responses were absent from 24 to 204 s following stunning. Application of a minimum current of 140 mA followed by prompt sticking should prevent welfare problems at stunning and slaughter in rabbits. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

引用

页码：217 / 220

页数：4

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