Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 1 substituted (E.W.S.) (1.3.1997) and (N.I.) (9.6.1997) by S.I. 1996/3278, art. 2, Sch.; S.R. 1997/226, art. 2, Sch.
Table AE+W+S
| F2[A. Methods for animals other than foetal, larval and embryonic forms | Animals for which appropriate |
|---|---|
1.Overdose of an anaesthetic using a route and an anaesthetic agent appropriate for the size and species of animal. | All animals |
2.Exposure to carbon dioxide gas in a rising concentration. | Rodents, Rabbits and Birds up to 1.5 kg |
3.Dislocation of the neck. | Rodents up to 500g Rabbits up to 1 kg Birds up to 3 kg |
4.Concussion of the brain by striking the cranium. | Rodents and Rabbits up to 1 kg Birds up to 250g Amphibians and reptiles (with destruction of the brain before the return of consciousness) up to 1 kg Fishes (with destruction of the brain before the return of consciousness) |
5. One of the recognised methods of slaughter set out below which is appropriate to the animal and is performed by a registered veterinary surgeon, or, in the case of the methods described in paragraph (ii) below, performed by the holder of a current licence granted under the F3Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) Regulations 1995. (i)Destruction of the brain by free bullet, or (ii)captive bolt, percussion or electrical stunning followed by destruction of the brain or exsanguination before return of consciousness. | Ungulates]] |
Extent Information
E1This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only.
Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 1 Table A: Sch. 1 substituted (E.W.S.) (1.3.1997) by S.I. 1996/3278, art. 2, Sch.
Table AN.I.
| F4[A. Methods for animals other than foetal, larval and embryonic forms | Animals for which appropriate |
|---|---|
1.Overdose of an anaesthetic using a route and an anaesthetic agent appropriate for the size and species of animal. | All animals |
2.Exposure to carbon dioxide gas in a rising concentration. | Rodents, Rabbits and Birds up to 1.5 kg |
3.Dislocation of the neck. | Rodents up to 500g Rabbits up to 1 kg Birds up to 3 kg |
4.Concussion of the brain by striking the cranium. | Rodents and Rabbits up to 1 kg Birds up to 250g Amphibians and reptiles (with destruction of the brain before the return of consciousness) up to 1 kg Fishes (with destruction of the brain before the return of consciousness) |
5. One of the recognised methods of slaughter set out below which is appropriate to the animal and is performed by a registered veterinary surgeon, or, in the case of the methods described in paragraph (ii) below, performed by the holder of a current licence granted under the F5Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996. (i)Destruction of the brain by free bullet, or (ii)captive bolt, percussion or electrical stunning followed by destruction of the brain or exsanguination before return of consciousness. | Ungulates]] |
Extent Information
E2This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only.
Textual Amendments
F4Sch. 1 Table A: Sch. 1 substituted (N.I.) (9.6.1997) by S.R. 1997/226, art. 2, Sch.