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The main welfare aspects of the different stunning methods in rabbits

Name: The main welfare aspects of the different stunning methods in rabbits
Creator: EURCAW-Poultry-SFA
Keywords: stunning, rabbit, key parameters, slaughter, animal-based indicators, consciousness, 3. Good health

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Project deliverable , Other literature type 28 Sep 2023 English Publisher:Zenodo

Authors: EURCAW-Poultry-SFA;

doi: 10.5281/zenodo.8386626 , 10.5281/zenodo.8386625

The main welfare aspects of the different stunning methods in rabbits

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Abstract

This review outlines the methods for stunning rabbits and the indicators used to monitor consciousness. In 2022, Spain, France, and Italy accounted for 88% of the approximately 62 million rabbits slaughtered in the EU. Stunning methods include head-only electrical stunning (used by 93% of slaughterhouses) and captive bolt (preferred by 7%). Nearly all rabbits (99.99%) are stunned using head-only electrical methods. The absence of specific electrical parameters in legislation leads to varying stunning key parameters, with 25% of slaughterhouses using parameters below available information. Common indicators of consciousness include reflexes like corneal or palpebral, breathing, vocalization, tonic/clonic seizures, and spontaneous blinking. Concerns for animal welfare encompass improper handling, ineffective stunning, and extended stun-to-stick intervals.

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stunning, rabbit, key parameters, slaughter, animal-based indicators, consciousness

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