1.1

For dizziness to the perforating stem, only suitable apparatus for the species and the weight of the animal can be used.

1.2

The punched stem gun can only be used if the stem is fully retracted in the sheath before each shot.

1.3

The use of punch guns that are not operated by a load or compressed air is not permitted, except for the stoning of rabbits, poultry and birds.

1.4

The length and diameter of the perforating rod and the power of impact must be such that the stem definitely transits the cranial cap. The load or pressure shall be adapted, in a manner which can be determined objectively, to the weight and size of the animals in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

1.5

Punch pistols used for animals other than rabbits, domestic poultry and runners must meet the following parameters:

A.

Length of stem exceeding sheath: at least 8 cm; for cattle and adult horses: at least 9 cm; for buffalo, yaks and heavy bulls (more than 800 kg): at least 12 cm;

B.

Stem size: at least 7 mm for small animals, such as lambs, pegs and piglets; at least 9 mm for larger animals;

C.

Stem percussion speed: at least 55 to 60 m per second, for large stems 60 to 70 m per second;

D.

Charge energy: 350 to 400 J.

1.6

For rabbits, poultry and birds, the stem size must be 4 to 6 mm.

1.7

Ammunition must be stored in the dry.

1.8

It is prohibited to use wet munitions, including those with colour alterations, and open cartridges that have lost powder.

2.1

The punched stem gun must be positioned in such a way that the shot can severely damage or destroy the vital centers of the animal's brain to be stunted.

2.2

At the time of firing, the punch gun must be placed and pressed firmly on the head of the animal.

2.3

In animals of bovine species-buffalo excepted -, equine and swine, the pistol must not be placed on the nape.

2.4

In sheep and goats, the pistol may be placed on the nape only if the presence of the horns excludes the frontal position. The stem must be oriented towards the middle of the brain.

2.5

The punch gun must be positioned as follows:

A.

In horses: exactly at the right angle of the frontal surface, on the median of the frontal surface, 2 cm above the intersection of the diagonal between the middle of the eye and the middle of the base of the opposite ear;

B.

Cattle, with the exception of adult bulls, heavy cows and yaks: exactly at right angles to the frontal surface, on the median of the bulls; in adult bulls, heavy cows and yaks: approximately 1 cm next to the line Median, slightly above the intersection of the two diagonal between the middle of the eye and the middle of the base of the opposite horn;

C.

In sheep and goats without horns: in the middle of the anterior line connecting the ears, orienting the firing towards the lower throat;

D.

In sheep and goats with horns: behind the occipital crest connecting the horns, on the median line directly behind the horns base, by directing the firing towards the base of the tongue or, seen on the side, in the direction Throat;

E.

In pigs with a cuneiform head: on the median of the head, 1 cm above the line that connects the middle of the two eyes or, seen on the side, towards the outer base of the orebody;

F.

On inclined front pigs: on the median of the head, 2 or 3 cm above the line connecting the middle of the two eyes, perpendicular to the surface of the forehead;

G.

In rabbits: on the median of the cranial cap, between the two ears, towards the lower jaw; the animal must be attached to the neck;

H.

In onglons: slightly next to the median, at the height of the crossing point between the diagonals that connect the middle of the eyes and the middle of the base of the opposite ear; in wood-bearing males: at the point of Crossing between the lines connecting the middle of the eyes and the base of the opposing woods;

I.

In domestic poultry and birds: perpendicular to the highest point of the head, throat or diagonals between the diagonals that connect the middle of the eyes to the middle of the base of the ear.

3.1

The success of the stunning of an animal must be verified primarily with the following symptoms:

A.

Immediate collapse;

B.

Tonic crampe (sustained high intensity muscle contractions) followed by a clonic phase (rapid series of short convulsions);

C.

Respiratory arrest

D.

Absence of corneal reflex

E.

No rotation of the oeil;

F.

Lack of response to pain stimulus (reflex of nasal septum or crest in poultry)

G.

Lack of vocalizations, and

H.

Absence of voluntary movements, attempts to rise.

4.1

After dizzying the perforating rod, the bleeding incision shall be carried out at the latest in:

A.

60 s for cattle, sheep, goats and horses;

B.

20 s in sheep and goats with horns and dizzy with a shot in the nape;

C.

20 s for other animal species.

1.1

Electricity stunning devices shall be equipped with:

A.

Calibrated measuring instruments that display in the operator's field of view the effective voltage and voltage of the electrical current used for the dissemin;

B.

A display of the frequency of the electric current if it is adjustable;

C.

The automated stunning apart, of an acoustic or optical signal warning the operator of the moment when the minimum current is passed and of a signal warning the operator of an incorrect evolution of the current intensity; the two signals Must be clearly distinguishable from one another;

D.

An opportunity to connect to external measuring instruments to record electrical data during the stunning process.

1.2

The electrodes must be adapted to the animal species and to the size of the animals; the contact surfaces of the electrodes must be free of rust, dirt and tissue remains.

1.3

Adjustable dizzling apparatus shall indicate the electrical parameters, in terms of current form, intensity (amps; A), voltage (volt; V), frequency (Hertz; HZ) and duration (secondes; s) of the current specific to each program, So that a correlation between the settings shown on the device and the relevant program is possible.

1.4

Automatic stunning installations and appliances shall display the following parameters on an ongoing basis:

A.

The effective intensity of current (A),

B.

Voltage (V),

C.

Frequency (Hz)

D.

The duration of the current (s).

1.5

A system shall report to the operator discrepancies in the actual values of intensity, tension, frequency and duration of the passage of the current relative to the values required for stunning.

2.1

Arrangements shall be made to ensure good electrical contact and decrease resistances to conductibility; in particular, excessive thicknesses of wool or peeling at the point of application of the electrodes shall be removed. Humidify the resulting areas. For the electrical dizziness of sheep, there is a need to use electrodes with spikes long enough to cross the wool.

2.2

In case of automatic dizziness, animals must be sorted as necessary according to their size.

2.3

The electrodes must be applied between the eye and the ear so as to guarantee the passage of the electrical current through the brain (passage of the current by the head).

Applying the Pig to the Head of the Pork

2.4

In animals of bovine, ovine and caprine species, the passage of the current through the brain may be obtained not by the passage of the current by the head according to the description of point 2.3, but by the laying of one of the electrodes to the head and The other on the back (passage of the current by the whole body).

2.5

In the case where the electrodes are changed from position to allow the current to pass from the head to the heart (electric dizziness in two phases), one of the electrodes must be placed in the head and the other, in an area located behind the region Anatomical heart.

Application of the clamp to the pig's head and heart

3.1

In the case of electrisation by the head, the electric current must pass through the brain before crossing the body; in the case of electrisation by the whole body, the current must pass simultaneously in the brain and the body.

4.1

In mammals, with an apparatus now the constant current, the minimum effective intensities to be reached in the first second, with a basic minimum voltage of 220 V and a frequency of 50 Hz CA, must be the following:

4.2

The minimum application times for the electrical current are as follows:

A.

8 s in non-immobilized animals, if there is no flow through the heart immediately after;

B.

3 s in non-immobilized animals, if there is a passage from the current through the heart immediately after;

C.

3 s in immobilized animals, except in the case of fully automated electrical dizziness of swine;

D.

1 s in case of fully automated electric dizziness of the pigs before the connection of the electrode to the heart and a total of 3 s.

4.3

Only sinusoidal or squared alternating current (AC) with a frequency of 50 Hz can be used for electrical stunning. If the slaughterhouse operator uses a constant voltage apparatus, or other types of current than the sinusoidal or square AC current or other frequencies at 50 Hz CA, it must be able to establish under s. 24 that the effect is the same based on an expertise carried out by an independent scientific body.

5.1

In poultry, with an apparatus now the constant current, the minimum effective intensities to be reached during the first second at a frequency of 50 Hz CA and to maintain at least during the indicated duration are as follows:

5.2

With an alternating current voltage apparatus, the voltages to be applied and the minimum effective intensities to be reached during the first second, and to be maintained at least for the specified duration are as follows:

5.3

If the slaughterhouse operator applies other parameters than those specified in the c. 5.1 and 5.2, he must be able to establish under s. 24 that the effect is the same based on an expertise carried out by an independent scientific body.

6.1

If the bleeding does not occur in the 20 s following the passage of the current through the head, the operator must cause an end to the cardiac function by passing the electrical current through the heart.

6.2

The passage of the current by the heart must in all cases be preceded by a passage of the current by the head for at least 3 s, except in the case of passage through the whole body and in the case of completely automated stunning of the pigs.

6.3

The fully automated dizziness of the pigs shall be preceded by a passage of the current through the head for at least 1 s.

6.4

In cattle over 200 kg of live weight, in pigs and in the case of frequencies exceeding 100 Hz, the passage of the current by the head shall be accompanied or immediately followed by a passage of the current by the heart.

6.5

The current passing through the heart must be of a sinusoidal type, at 50 Hz, and satisfy the following parameters:

7.1

In mammals, the success of stunning must be verified primarily with the following symptoms:

A.

Immediate stiffening and collapse;

B.

Tonic crampe (high intensity and long-term muscle contractions) followed by a clonic phase (rapid series of short-lived convulsions);

C.

Respiratory arrest for more than 20 s;

D.

Lack of a response to a painful stimulus to clamp-clonal cramps (absence of nasal septum reflex);

E.

Absence of corneal reflex to stop toni-clonious cramps;

F.

Lack of vocalizations; and

G.

Absence of voluntary movements, attempts to get up.

7.2

In poultry, the efficiency of stunning must be verified primarily with the following symptoms:

A.

Immediate stiffening as soon as the current is over;

B.

Tonic crampe of 20 s with leg extension, eye scarcness and respiratory arrest;

C.

Clonic phase with reflex movements of the legs and reflex wings of the wings;

D.

Absence of corneal reflex to stop toni-clonious cramps;

E.

Lack of vocalizations; and

F.

Absence of attempts to get up, voluntary movements.

8.1

The success of stunning must be verified primarily on the basis of the following symptoms:

A.

Immediate stiffening as soon as the current is over;

B.

The appearance of a tonic cramp;

C.

Respiratory arrest

D.

Clonic phase (short series of short-term convulsions);

E.

Lack of a response to a painful stimulus to stop the toni-clonious cramps;

F.

Absence of the corneal reflex after the end of the tonic-clonic phase; and

G.

Total body release and maximum pupil dilation.

9.1

In the case of slaughter of more than 10 animals per day, the success of the electric stunning shall be verified by sampling during the day of slaughter, by monitoring and documenting the presence, immediately before the start of the bleeding, of the Major symptoms due to this form of stunning. Cases where dizziness is ineffective must be documented.

9.2

If 1 % or more animals show clear symptoms of insufficient stunning, corrective action must be taken; these measures must be documented.

In warm-blooded animals, the incision of bleeding must be carried out in the 20 s after the electrical dizziness, unless a cardiac function has been stopped previously.

1.1

The poultry suspension rail must be accessible throughout its length. The water bath must be visible.

1.2

The area where the poultry is bleeding must be visually accessible throughout its length; the measures provided for in s. 21 must be able to be taken immediately before the beginning of the bleeding or immediately before the start of the scald and the feather.

1.3

Because of its size and depth, the water pan used to stun poultry must allow full immersion of the head of all animals; the water level must be adjustable.

1.4

When the poultry is dizzled in the water bath, it is necessary to avoid prior contact of a part of the body other than the head with the electric current; in particular, it is necessary to avoid that at the time of the disposal of certain animals, the water overflows On one side and come into contact with animals not yet stunned.

1.5

Appropriate arrangements shall be made for the effective passage of the current by the body of the animals. In particular, it is necessary to ensure that there is sufficient contact between the legs of the poultry and the suspension hooks and to ensure that the hooks are moored.

1.6

The arrangement of the electrodes in the bath of water and the taking of the earth must guarantee the passage of the current in the whole body of each animal.

1.7

The electrodes immersed in the water must be arranged along the entire length of the water body.

1.8

The installation of electrical stunning shall be equipped with:

A.

Measuring instruments displaying in the field of view of the operator the effective intensity and voltage of the electric current;

B.

A display of the frequency of the electric current if different settings of this parameter are possible;

C.

An acoustic or optical signal warning the operator of the deficiencies of the dizziness related to the evolution of the intensity of the electric current; and

D.

An opportunity to connect to external measuring devices to record electrical data during the stunning process.

1.9

For all stunning devices whose electrical parameters are adjustable, the operator shall have a mode of use clearly indicating the current types, the intensity, the voltage, the frequency and the actual duration of each Program, so that you can correlate the settings shown on the device and the program.

1.10

Adjustable dizziness facilities must always display the following parameters:

A.

The effective intensity of the current (average effective value RMS in A),

B.

The effective voltage of the current (mean effective value RMS in V),

C.

Frequency of current (Hz), and

D.

The speed of the dizziness (m/s).

1.11

Deviations from the actual voltage of the current up to 5 % downwards and the deviations of the nominal frequency of the current shall be recorded and the measures taken to remedy it must be documented.

2.1

In the event of stunning of the poultry in the water bath, it is necessary to provide sufficient tension to produce an intensity guaranteeing the stunning of each animal.

2.2

If poultry have not been dizzy or have been partially dizzled in the water body, they must be immediately stuned or put to death by hand.

2.3

With a frequency of 50 Hz, the average effective intensity that must be reached for each animal in the first second and maintained at least throughout the indicated duration is as follows:

2.4

In chickens and turkeys, with a frequency greater than 50 Hz, the intensity of the minimum effective current to be reached according to the frequencies for each animal in the first second and to maintain at least for 4 s is the following:

2.5

Under s. 24, the slaughterhouse operator who applies other parameters than those of the c. 2.3 and 2.4 must be able to establish on the basis of scientific expertise, carried out by an independent specialised scientific body, that the effect is analogous.

2.6 ¹

If the bleeding does not occur in the 10 s after the end of the passage of the electrical current, the latter shall cause a cardiac function to stop in accordance with the c. 2.7.

2.7

To cause a stop of the cardiac function by the passage of the electrical current, it is necessary to apply, for more than a second at least, a sinusoidal current of 50 Hz with the following intensities:

A.

150 mA for hens;

B.

250 mA for turkeys.

3.1

The success of stunning must be verified primarily on the basis of the following symptoms:

A.

Immediate stiffening at the time of the current;

B.

Lack of reaction at time of bleeding incision;

C.

Absence of voluntary movements, attempts to recover during bleeding; and

D.

Body release, absence of corneal reflex, maximum pupil dilation before scald.

3.2

At each new lot, the success of the electric dizziness and the bleed per poll will be verified at the beginning. This check is to control the presence of the main symptoms caused by an effective electric dizziness immediately before the beginning of the bleeding and immediately before the scald and feather. Cases where dizziness is insufficient must be documented.

3.3

The sample size must correspond to the number of animals in a lot that pass through the chain for 1 min, but must not be less than 20 animals. If deviations from the standards are noted in the survey, corrective action must be taken immediately and documented.

1.1

Hog stunning facilities for carbon dioxide must meet the following requirements:

A.

The entrance to the conveyor must be located on a level and without a threshold and slope;

B.

The conveyor and well in which the pigs are exposed to the CO ₂ Must be lit by indirect light;

C.

A window shall allow the interior of the well to be continuously and safely inspected;

D.

Pigs must be able to stand on their feet without their thorax being compressed and their feet touching the ground until they lose consciousness.

1.2

Ensure that the maximum capacity of the CO stunning facility ₂ Cannot be exceeded (number of animals per hour). Minimum gas exposure time and minimum CO concentration ₂ At the head level of pigs shall not be less than the standards laid down.

1.3

The minimum CO concentration ₂ Must be 84 % by volume and the minimum exposure time of 100 s.

1.4

Changes to the technical adjustments can only be made by the responsible person; these changes must be recorded.

2.1

The well in which pigs are exposed to CO ₂ Must be equipped with sensors to measure the concentration of gas:

A.

To the point where the head of the animal enters an atmosphere with a concentration of CO ₂ 84 % by volume;

B.

To the point where the head of the animal comes out of the atmosphere of CO ₂ Having a concentration of 84 % by volume.

2.2

The stunning installation must have a system to increase the exposure time of an animal to the minimum concentrations of CO ₂ Prescribed.

2.3

The concentration of CO ₂ And the exposure time of animals to at least 84 % of the volume must be permanently recorded; the deviations from the standards and the measures taken to address them must be documented.

2.4

The measuring instruments referred to in c. 2.1 and 2.2 shall always be visible and give an optical and audible warning signal when the minimum duration of exposure is less than the specified standard or when the concentration in CO ₂ (percentage by volume) drops for more than 60 s by 2 % by volume or below the minimum.

2.5

The proper functioning of the measuring instruments referred to in c. 2.1 and 2.2 shall be checked at least once per semester and the results documented.

3.1

Automated Routing by Group

3.1.1

The mechanism for the lateral introduction of hogs per group in the pod must operate in such a way that the pressure on hogs is not too strong. The pressure of the removable wall that pushes the pigs in the basket, and which must be movable to the closest to the entrance to the nacelle, must be limited to a maximum value (number of animals multiplied by 100 kg).

3.1.2

In the case of the use of a pneumatic separation door blocking the insertion compartment of pigs in the basket, the lateral pressure exerted on a pig shall be limited to 50 kg.

3.1.3

In cases where the system includes, on the path to the stunning installation, a bulkhead automatically pushing the pigs forward, the bulkhead displacement rate shall be set to between 0.2 and 0.5 m/s. The bulkhead which pushes the pigs shall not exert a pressure greater than 100 kg and shall be movable to the nearest of the door of separation if there is one.

3.2

Relocation of animals to the stunning installation

3.2.1

Pigs must be introduced into the CO exposure well ₂ With the concentration set out in c. 7 without delay and if possible without an intermediate stop, not later than 20 s. After the first animal has entered the facility.

3.2.2

Conveyors shall be loaded with at least two pigs; the number of animals shall be adapted to the available place.

4.1

The concentration of CO ₂ 84 % by volume necessary for the stunning of pigs must be reached within 15 s after its diffusion in the air; the concentration of at least 84 % of CO ₂ Must be kept for 100 s. At least. A duration of less than 100 s cannot be offset by a higher concentration of CO ₂ .

4.2

In systems that have more than one stop in the CO well ₂ , the concentration at the lowest point of the installation shall be at least 90 % by volume at the height of the head of the animals.

5.1

The success of the stunning of the animal must be verified primarily with the following symptoms:

A.

Lack of response to pain stimulus (nasal septum reflex);

B.

Enlargement of pupils;

C.

Absence of spontaneous eyelid closure;

D.

Lack of regular breathing (also lack of short, short-range aspirations);

E.

Lack of vocalizations;

F.

Lack of effort to get up, spontaneous movements;

G.

Total body release; and

H.

Lack of reaction to bleeding incision.

5.2

The success of carbon dioxide stunning must be verified by sampling several times during the day of slaughter. The main symptoms due to this form of dizziness should be controlled immediately prior to the onset of bleeding. Cases where dizziness is insufficient must be documented.

5.3

If the number of animals with clear symptoms of undergrowth or inadequate bleeding is 1 % or more, corrective action must be taken and documented.

6.1

When the carbon dioxide dizziness is insufficient, the hogs must be dizzy with a punched stem gun.

6.2

Between the location where the pigs are expelled from the dizzying facility and the end of the chain of bleeding, a perforating rod with the appropriate charge to the category of animals concerned must always be available for use in order to be able to Immediately torpedo the insufficiently stunned animals.

7.1

The concentration of CO ₂ , the duration of exposure to CO ₂ And the interval between the installation output and the onset of the bleeding incision should be correlated as follows:

7.2

The maximum interval of time allowed from the time of the output of the gondola to the incision of bleeding is valid for each individual animal; when there are several animals in the pod, the interval relates to the last animal that arrives at Stunning.

7.3

Under s. 24, the operator must establish by means of scientific expertise, carried out by an independent specialised scientific body, that the efficiency of other parametric values is analogous.

7.4

The expertise must determine the success of the stunning on at least 1000 pigs under normal operating conditions.

7.5

The expertise must indicate how the parameters listed under ch. 7.1 are coordinated with each other and specify which maximum capacity (number of animals per hour) results for stunning facilities.

1.1

Percussion stunning shall be used only on animals with a maximum weight of 10 kg or less, and only by means of mechanical appliances which allow the frontal bone to be given a blow without causing a fracture.

1.2

The performer shall ensure that the impact point of the device and the load power of the cartridge or the voltage of the spring if it is a spring-loaded device correspond to the manufacturer's indications and the animal is immediately placed in the A state of insensitivity and unconsciousness until his death.

1.3

Percussion must be bled without delay.

1.4

The bleeding incision must occur in the 10 s after stunning.

2.1

The same person is not allowed to swallow more than 200 animals a day by means of a blow on the head.

2.2

The dizziness must be carried out with a sufficiently powerful blow on the occiput by means of a hard, non-sharp and heavy object.

2.3

The bleeding incision must occur in the 10 s after stunning.

(with a gun, revolver or rifle)

1.1

If beef cattle are stunned with a bullet from the brain, they should be bled immediately after firing.

1.2

The blow must be shot in the head so that the animal is immediately stunned. The calibre of the ball and the energy of impact must be sufficient.

1.3

Only the balls at the time of the impact are allowed to deform or disaggregate. The use of armoured bales is prohibited.

1.4

The firing position shall be chosen as follows:

A.

In horses: perpendicular to the frontal surface on the median, at the intersection of the two diagonal lines connecting the middle of the eye and the middle of the base of the opposite ear;

B.

In cattle: perpendicular to the frontal surface on the median, at the point of intersection of the two diagonal lines connecting the middle of the eye and the middle of the base of the opposite horn;

1.5

If the beef cattle held at the pasture are torpedoed by gunshot in the head, a sniper rifle must be used. The range must be between 10 and 20 m; the shooter must have support for the gun. The ball must reach at least 400 m/s and reach the animal's body with 100 % of its energy.

2.1

Game animals held in enclosures can be stunned or killed only by means of roosts of at least 6.5 mm (.257 gauge) and with an impact energy of at least 2000 joules over 100 m.

2.2

The range must be between 10 and 30 m.

2.3

The swarms can also be dizzy with a 5.6 mm caliber (.222 gauge) with an energy of 300 J at the end of the barrel under the following condition:

A.

The range is less than 25 m;

B.

The animal is drawn from a raised point of 1 to 4 m; and

C.

The high point is in a paddock where the ground is not hard and the barrier reaches a height of at least 1.80 m.

2.4

The shooting intended to complete the game held in enclosure, provided that it is necessary, must be carried out with ammunition of pistol or revolver whose energy at the outlet of the barrel is at least 250 J. The ball must reach the body of the animal 100 % of its energy.