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Methods

There are a variety of methods available for emergency killing of animals:

  • Lethal injection
  • Free-bullet firearms
  • Captive-bolt stunning followed by bleeding or pithing
  • External trauma followed by bleeding

The choice of method for killing an animal in an emergency depends on who is to kill the animal, the availability of equipment, legislation and licensing requirements, the location of the animal, and the species.

Emergency killing methods for poultry are described in the online guide to Practical Slaughter of Poultry.

 

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