Watering

WATERING

  • Animal should receive ample drinking water during their detention in the lairage as this serves to lower the bacterial load in the intestine and facilitates removal of the hide or pelt during dressing of the carcass.
  • If animals receive unlimited water during their rest period prior to slaughter stunning of animals by electrical and gaseous means becomes more efficacious.
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