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:
- (a)
optimise the application of the stunning or killing method;
- (b)
prevent injury or contusions to the animals;
- (c)
minimise struggle and vocalisation when animals are restrained;
- (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.