Responses of Pigs to Stunning with Nitrogen Filled High-Expansion Foam

Responses of Pigs to Stunning with Nitrogen Filled High-Expansion Foam

Nitrogen gas (N<sub>2</sub>) delivered in high expansion foam in a closed container could be a feasible method for humanely stunning pigs. This study aimed to evaluate potential aversion in pigs to the N<sub>2</sub> foam method and its effect on stun quality. Furthermore, the...

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Main Authors: Cecilia Lindahl, Erik Sindhøj, Rebecka Brattlund Hellgren, Charlotte Berg, Anna Wallenbeck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
animal welfare
hypoxia
anoxia
aversion
controlled atmosphere
killing
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/12/2210

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https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/12/2210

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