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Studies on the use of non-penetrating captive bolt method for humane stunning of non-viable piglets on farm level
Project
Project code: FLI-ITT-08-CE-0055
Contract period: 01.10.2015
- 31.05.2016
Purpose of research: Applied research
The present study seeks to examine whether humane stunning and killing of non-viable piglets by using non-penetrating captive bolt is possible and whether it can be used as an alternative stunning and killing method on farm level. Three non-penetrating captive bolts are used in the planned investigations.
Section overview
Subjects
- Animal health
Framework programme
Excutive institution
FLI - Institute for Animal Welfare and Animal Husbandry (FLI - ITT)