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Publication Date: December 11, 2011
Reference: livestockwelfare.com Research Watch Jan. 2012
Country: Canada
Summary:
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This article discusses research looking into the electrical stunning of animals and if it is effective in reducing pain and suffering. The researchers state that electrical stunning of animals is similar to electro-convulsive therapy, which was deemed unfit for humans. Stunning animals may not be reducing pain and suffering like it should.