Efficacy of a Novel Mechanical Cervical Dislocation Device in Comparison to Manual Cervical Dislocation in Layer Chickens

Efficacy of a Novel Mechanical Cervical Dislocation Device in Comparison to Manual Cervical Dislocation in Layer Chickens

The main objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of mechanical cervical dislocation using the Koechner Euthanasia Device Model C (KED) in comparison to manual cervical dislocation in layer chickens. Laying hens and/or roosters in three different age groups (12, 27−29, and 65&...

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Main Authors: Rathnayaka M.A.S. Bandara, Stephanie Torrey, Patricia V. Turner, Alex zur Linden, Anna Bolinder, Karen Schwean-Lardner, Tina M. Widowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
poultry welfare
brain stem reflexes
brain trauma
cervical dislocation
on-farm euthanasia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/7/407

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