ANNEX IILAYOUT, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SLAUGHTERHOUSES

(as referred to in Article 14)

3.Restraining equipment and facilities

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

  1. (a)

    optimise the application of the stunning or killing method;

  2. (b)

    prevent injury or contusions to the animals;

  3. (c)

    minimise struggle and vocalisation when animals are restrained;

  4. (d)

    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.