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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Published in:	Animal
Main Authors:	C. Lindahl, E. Sindhøj, M.A. Gerritzen, H.G.M. Reimert, C. Berg, M. Blad, A. Wallenbeck
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2025-07-01
Subjects:	Controlled atmosphere stunning Euthanasia Gas stunning Inert gas Slaughter
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731125001569