Slow controlled decompression for humane stunning of poultry

  • Dorothy EF McKeegan
  • Dale SandercockUniversity of Glasgow
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  • Marien Gerritzen
  • Yvonne Vizzier-Thaxton
  • Karen Christensen

Press/Media

Period20 Mar 2012

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  • TitleSlow controlled decompression for humane stunning
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletWorld Poultry
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryNetherlands
    Date20/03/12
    DescriptionLow atmospheric pressure system (LAPS) stunning has the potential to improve welfare of poultry at slaughter by eliminating the stress associated with live bird shackling. LAPS is an irreversible method which has been tested for some years and is currently in operation under commercial conditions. The results seem promising.
    URLhttps://www.poultryworld.net/Broilers/Health/2012/3/Slow-controlled-decompression-for-humane-stunning-WP010110W/#comments
    PersonsDorothy EF McKeegan, Dale Sandercock, Marien Gerritzen, Yvonne Vizzier-Thaxton, Karen Christensen
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Keywords

  • LAPS
  • Low Atmospheric Pressure System
  • Humane slaughter
  • Poultry
  • Broiler chickens
  • Animal welfare
  • Welfare assessment
  • Physiological responses
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Behavioural responses