As the slaughter process begins, livestock are restrained in a chute that limits physical movement of the animal. Once restrained, the animal is stunned to ensure a humane end with no pain. ... Mechanical stunning involves firing a bolt through the skull of the animal using a pneumatic device or pistol.
What is slaughtering process of meat?
It involves cutting the throat of the animal so as to bring about rapid, complete bleeding and the quickest death possible. Stunning prior to slaughter is generally not practiced. move across animal's throat just below the jawbone, cutting the windpipe, esophagus, arteries and veins forward of the neck bone.
What are the basic requirements in slaughtering?
Basic equipment needed for the slaughtering operation:
- stunning gun, electrical head tongs or simple stunning equipment for direct blow.
- knives: ...
- a sharpening steel.
- oil or water sharpening stone.
- scabbard and belt for holding knives.
- meat saw - hand or electric and cleaver.
