Blood spots in chicken meat after slaughter — A humane alternative

New Zealand Veterinary Journal

Volumn 47, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 77-78

  Gregory, N G ^a   Robins, J K ^b   Stewart, T A ^b  

^a MIRINZ Food Technology and Research   (New Zealand)

^b MASSEY UNIVERSITY   (New Zealand)

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EID: 0033114464     PISSN: 00480169     EISSN: 11760710     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00480169.1999.36116     Document Type: Article

References (4)

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2. Gregory NG, Wotton SB. Effect of slaughter on the spontaneous and evoked activity of the brain. British Poultry Science 27, 195-205, 1985.
3. Anon. Welfare of poultry at slaughter. In: Bremner A, Johnston M (eds). Poultry Meat Hygiene and Inspection. Pp 53-72. WB Saunders Company Ltd, London, 1996.
4. Gregory NG, Wilkins LJ. The role of electrical stunning, bleeding and plucking efficiency on the downgrading of chicken carcasses. Veterinary Record 127, 331-3, 1990.