Use of high concentrations of carbon dioxide for stunning rabbits reared for meat production

Abstract: An investigation was performed to determine whether high concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) at 70-98% in atmospheric air are a suitable alternative for stunning rabbits compared to conventional approaches such as electronarcosis. Aversion to the gas and efficacy in causing prolonged un...

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Main Authors: A. Dalmau, J. Pallisera, C. Pedernera, I. Muñoz, R. Carreras, N. Casal, E. Mainau, P. Rodriguez, A. Velarde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitat Politècnica de València 2016-03-01
Series:World Rabbit Science
Subjects:
CO2
Online Access:http://polipapers.upv.es/index.php/wrs/article/view/3880