Percussion Stunning (Mechanical Stunning)

PERCUSSION - MECHANICAL STUNNING

  • The typical signs of an effective stun are
    • Immediately the animal gets collapse followed by tonic spasm lasting about 10-15 seconds.
    • Slow clonic movements of the hind legs and eventually vigorous hind leg movements.
    • Normal rhythmic breathing must cease, and the eyeball should face outwards with a fixed gaze and not to be rotated inwards.
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