Further advice and practical training may be available at a local agricultural college or from your veterinary surgeon or an experienced slaughterman. Practical training may be appropriate to help prevent mistakes and give you the confidence to cope if things do not go according to plan. The HSA runs such courses in the UK.
Advice on slaughter of livestock not covered by this guide is available from the HSA Website. The killing of day-old chicks is not covered by this guide; for detailed advice you should refer to the HSA Code Of Practice For The Disposal Of Chicks In Hatcheries.
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