Council Directive 93/119/EC of 22 December 1993 on the protection of animals at the time of slaughter or killing (c. 119)

ANNEX C U.K. STUNNING OR KILLING OF ANIMALS OTHER THAN ANIMALS REARED FOR FUR

F1 I. PERMITTED METHODS U.K.

F1 A. Stunning U.K.

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F1 B. Killing U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F1 Deleted by Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 of 24 September 2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing (Text with EEA relevance).

II. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR STUNNING U.K.

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F1 1. Captive bolt pistol U.K.

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F1 2. Concussion U.K.

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3. Electronarcosis U.K.

A. Electrodes U.K.

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2. Where animals are stunned individually, the apparatus must: U.K.

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incorporate a device which measures the impedance of the load and prevents operation of the apparatus if the minimum required current cannot be passed;

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incorporate an audible or visible device indicating the length of time of its application to an animal;

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be connected to a device indicating the voltage and the current under load, positioned so as to be clearly visible to the operator.

B. Waterbath stunners U.K.

1. Where waterbath stunners are used to stun poultry, the level of the water must be adjustable in order to ensure that there is good contact with the bird's head. U.K.

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2. Where poultry are stunned in groups in a waterbath, a voltage sufficient to produce a current strong enough to ensure that every bird is stunned must be maintained. U.K.

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4. Waterbaths for poultry must be adequate in size and depth for the type of bird being slaughtered, and must not overflow at the entrance. The electrode which is immersed in the water must extend the length of the waterbath. U.K.

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4. Exposure to carbon dioxide U.K.

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2. The chamber in which pigs are exposed to the gas, and the equipment used for conveying the pigs through it, must be so designed, constructed and maintained as to avoid injury to the pigs and compression of the chest and enable them to remain upright until they lose consciousness. Adequate lighting must be provided in the conveying mechanism and the chamber to allow pigs to see other pigs or their surroundings. U.K.

3. The chamber must be fitted with devices for measuring the gas concentration at the point of maximum exposure and for giving a clearly visible and audible warning if the concentration of carbon dioxide falls below the required level. U.K.

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F1 III. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR KILLING U.K.

F1 1. Free bullet pistol or rifle U.K.

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F1 2. Decapitation and dislocation of the neck U.K.

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F1 3. Electrocution and carbon dioxide U.K.

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F1 4. Vacuum chamber U.K.

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