Evaluation of different captive bolt lengths and breed influence upon post-stun hind limb and forelimb activity in fed cattle at a commercial slaughter facility

Martin, Miriam S; Kline, Helen C.; Wagner, Daniel H.; Alexander, Lacey; Edwards‐Callaway, Lily N.; Grandin, Temple

doi:10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.05.003

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“…Martin et al. () also tested a pneumatic stunning device with varying bolt length (152.4, 165.1, and 177.8 mm) in the USA. A longer bolt has the potential to penetrate deeper into the brain tissue and cause damage (Figures and ).…”

Section: The Effect Of the Stunning Device On The Quality Of Animal Smentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Martin et al. () studied whether a longer bolt serves as a tool to suppress limb movements following stunning as a consequence of greater brain damage at commercial abattoirs in the USA. They studied 2,850 animals stunned with the use of captive bolts of three lengths (standard: 152.4 mm, medium: 165.1 mm, and long: 177.8 mm).…”

Section: Evaluation Of the Effectiveness Of Cattle Stunning At Abattoirsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The cervical section of the spinal cord controls the movement of the fore limbs. Synaptic interactions across these different pathways create basic neural circuits that create intersections between higher brain function and executive spinal circuits (Martin et al., ).…”

Section: Evaluation Of the Effectiveness Of Cattle Stunning At Abattoirsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Oliveira et al (2018) studied the effectiveness of cattle stunning using a pneumatic device with a bolt length of 210 mm. Martin et al (2018) (Schwenk et al, 2016).…”

Section: The Effec T Of the S Tunning De VI Ce On The Qualit Y Of Amentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In their experiment, Terlouw et al (2015) in which the connection between the brain and the spinal cord has been interrupted at the level between the foramen magnum and the first vertebra (Terlouw et al, 2015). Martin et al (2018) studied whether a longer bolt serves as a tool to suppress limb movements following stunning as a consequence of greater brain damage at commercial abattoirs in the USA.…”

Section: E Valuati On Of the Effec Tivene Ss Of C At Tle S Tunning mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Cattle stunning with a penetrative captive bolt device: A review

Kameník

Páral

Pyszko

et al. 2019

Animal Science Journal

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The captive bolt device has been used for stunning cattle at abattoirs for more than 100 years and is now one of the stunning devices used most widely. The aim of this review article was to assess the effects that are decisive during cattle slaughter on the quality of stunning with the use of a captive bolt stunning device. The basis of effective stunning is the use of a suitable type of device, with the speed of the bolt and the kinetic energy corresponding to the anatomical parameters of the slaughtered animal. The importance of the regular cleaning and maintenance of stunning devices and monitoring of the effectiveness of stunning goes without saying. The immediate loss of sensibility in the animal must occur after the first shot. The effectiveness of the stunning process can be quantified by regular monitoring of the behavior of animals after stunning with an emphasis on the loss of reflexes (corneal reflex, regular breathing, attempts to regain physiological posture) and checks on the shot location on the skulls of slaughtered animals.

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Section: The Effect Of the Stunning Device On The Quality Of Animal Smentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Evaluation Of the Effectiveness Of Cattle Stunning At Abattoirsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Evaluation Of the Effectiveness Of Cattle Stunning At Abattoirsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Oliveira et al (2018) studied the effectiveness of cattle stunning using a pneumatic device with a bolt length of 210 mm. Martin et al (2018) (Schwenk et al, 2016).…”

Section: The Effec T Of the S Tunning De VI Ce On The Qualit Y Of Amentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: E Valuati On Of the Effec Tivene Ss Of C At Tle S Tunning mentioning

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Cattle stunning with a penetrative captive bolt device: A review

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Pyszko

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Effects of penetrating captive bolt gun model and number of stuns on stunning-related variables of cattle in a commercial slaughter facility

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Animal welfare in the U.S. slaughter industry—a focus on fed cattle

Edwards‐Callaway

Calvo-Lorenzo

2020

Journal of Animal Science

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Animal welfare within the U.S. slaughter industry continues to prevail as one of the top priorities for livestock producers, businesses, and consumers alike. There are federal regulations that enforce the humane transport, handling, and slaughter of cattle. The journey that cattle must make to the slaughter facility is comprised of many environmental and human factors that can positively or negatively affect animal welfare. Cattle may be exposed to multiple stressors, such as noise, unfamiliar animals and humans, temperature extremes, temporary food/water deprivation, variable transport distances and experiences, and new pen conditions. The animal caretakers involved in these processes attempt to minimize stress and discomfort for the animals, but research is needed to focus on the gaps in knowledge and to support the implementation of strategies known to enhance the human–animal interactions that occur from farm to slaughter. This literature review will provide a summary of fed cattle welfare topics, research, and industry tools that span across the beef animal’s journey from the farm/feedlot through the slaughter process. In addition, areas that have had little research focus are identified to highlight the need for future work and development of industry tools. Some of these topics include examining trailer design, the use of trailer slats during weather extremes, the welfare aspects of cattle destined for salvage slaughter, multiple preslaughter factors and interactions, abnormal mobility and nonambulatory cattle, lairage environmental conditions, new stunning methods, and the impact of a well-trained, motivated, and stable workforce on cattle and people welfare. The authors conducted a survey at the 2019 North American Meat Institute Animal Care and Handling Conference, which comprised of stakeholders within the meat packing industry, packing plant employees, and food company employees, educators, and auditors. The survey responses identified training/education and communication as areas of need in animal welfare, whereas the majority of survey responses focused on the aspects of the human–animal interaction as the top challenges for the industry. By continuously identifying, measuring, monitoring, and managing animal welfare challenges within the beef cattle slaughter industry, prioritization and execution of programs and training that improve the welfare of cattle can be achieved as animals move through this final stage of the meat production system.

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Evaluation of different captive bolt lengths and breed influence upon post-stun hind limb and forelimb activity in fed cattle at a commercial slaughter facility

Cited by 10 publications

References 19 publications

Cattle stunning with a penetrative captive bolt device: A review

Cattle stunning with a penetrative captive bolt device: A review

Effects of penetrating captive bolt gun model and number of stuns on stunning-related variables of cattle in a commercial slaughter facility

Animal welfare in the U.S. slaughter industry—a focus on fed cattle

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