The methods suitable for the killing of adult poultry for the purpose of disease control are:
Options for killing chicks (up to 72 hours of age) include a macerator or exposure to gas.
*bleeding and decapitation following a stunning method may be suitable on premises which are not infected but are within a “firebreak” area. Bleeding should not be performed if animals are infected as blood poses a biohazard.
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