On Farm Evaluation of a Novel Mechanical Cervical Dislocation Device for Poultry

On Farm Evaluation of a Novel Mechanical Cervical Dislocation Device for Poultry

Urgent development of alternative on-farm killing methods for poultry is required following the number restrictions placed on the use of traditional manual cervical dislocation by European Legislation (EU 1099/2009). Alternatives must be proven to be humane and, crucially, practical in commercial se...

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Main Authors: Jessica E. Martin, Victoria Sandilands, Julian Sparrey, Laurence Baker, Dorothy E. F. McKeegan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
killing
poultry
cervical dislocation
reflexes
post-mortem
animal welfare
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/1/10

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