Pigs exposed to nitrogen, argon or carbon dioxide filled high-expansion foam: behavioural responses, stun process and blood lactate concentration
According to the EU legislation, all animals farmed for food production must be stunned before being exsanguinated (exempt slaughter prescribed by religious rites). Stunning methods must be reliable, effective, and free from avoidable pain, distress, and suffering, warranting continuous improvement....
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| Main Authors: | C. Lindahl, E. Sindhøj, M.A. Gerritzen, H.G.M. Reimert, C. Berg, M. Blad, A. Wallenbeck |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Animal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731125001569 |
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