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PISTOLET PROJECTILE CAPTIF PERFORANT [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Slaughterhouses
  • Animal Husbandry
CONT

There are two types of captive bolt: penetrating and non-penetrating. Both are discharged by gunpowder or compressed air. A penetrating captive bolt works by concussion and trauma to the brain. It causes immediate unconsciousness and destruction of brain tissue as a result of penetration of the discharged bolt.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Abattoirs
  • Élevage des animaux
DEF

Pistolet (d'abattage) qui perfore la boîte crânienne de l'animal […]

Spanish

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