| dc.description.abstract | With poultry species being one of the most numerous of any sentient animal facing slaughter
for human consumption, their protection especially at the time of slaughter is greatly important
in the development of animal welfare. Electrical water bath stunning involves birds being
consciously shackled before having their heads dropped into an electrically charged water bath,
CAS involves exposing the birds to a possible mixture of gasses and increasing the
concentration and mechanical stunning includes the use of captive bolts and Cervical Neck
Dislocation. The main current issues predominantly surround pre-stun shackling, insufficient
training for slaughterhouse operators, and the degree of effectiveness of the method. Through
research aimed at the reduction of these issues, future poultry welfare can be protected. | en_US |
