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Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009Show full title

Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 of 24 September 2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing (Text with EEA relevance)

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3. Restraining equipment and facilities U.K.

3.1.Restraining equipment and facilities shall be designed, built and maintained to:U.K.

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optimise the application of the stunning or killing method;

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prevent injury or contusions to the animals;

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minimise struggle and vocalisation when animals are restrained;

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minimise the time of restraint.

3.2.For animals of bovine species, restraining boxes used in conjunction with a pneumatic captive bolt shall be fitted with a device that restricts both the lateral and vertical movement of the head of the animal.U.K.

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