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The effect of needle reuse on piglet skin puncture force (2022)
Journal Article
Gibson, T., Blackie, N., & Owen, K. (2022). The effect of needle reuse on piglet skin puncture force. Veterinary Sciences, https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci9020090

The study investigated whether repeat-use of needles used to inject piglets with iron, influences the force required to puncture into piglet cadaver skin. Pig units were surveyed on needle reuse and injection practices, these findings informed subseq... Read More about The effect of needle reuse on piglet skin puncture force.

Pathophysiology of Concussive Non-Penetrative Captive Bolt Stunning of Turkeys (2019)
Journal Article
Gibson, T. J., King, E., Spence, J., & Limon, G. (2019). Pathophysiology of Concussive Non-Penetrative Captive Bolt Stunning of Turkeys. Animals, 9(12), 1049. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani9121049

The non-penetrative captive bolt (NPCB) has been proposed as a more humane and practical alternative to constant voltage electrical stunning for small-scale seasonal turkey producers. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the CASH® Small Animal T... Read More about Pathophysiology of Concussive Non-Penetrative Captive Bolt Stunning of Turkeys.

On-farm pig dispatch methods employed in Brazil and stockpeople attitudes on their use (2019)
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Dalla Costa, F. A., Gibson, T. J., Octavio Oliveira, S. E., Gregory, N. G., Coldebella, A., Faucitano, L., & Dalla Costa, O. A. (2019). On-farm pig dispatch methods employed in Brazil and stockpeople attitudes on their use. Livestock Science, 221, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2019.01.007

This study surveyed the on-farm dispatching methods used at pig farms, the characteristics of stockpeople operating them, in terms of training and management, and their opinions and attitudes about the efficiency and safety of the applied procedures.... Read More about On-farm pig dispatch methods employed in Brazil and stockpeople attitudes on their use.

Evaluation of brain damage resulting from penetrating and non–penetrating stunning in Nelore Cattle using pneumatically powered captive bolt guns (2018)
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Oliveira, S. E. O., Dalla Costa, F. A., Gibson, T. J., Costa, O. A. D., Coldebella, A., & Gregory, N. G. (2018). Evaluation of brain damage resulting from penetrating and non–penetrating stunning in Nelore Cattle using pneumatically powered captive bolt guns. Meat Science, 145, 347-351. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.07.016

Brain damage resulting from penetrating and non–penetrating stunning of Nelore cattle using pneumatically powered captive bolt guns was evaluated. Heads were shot using penetrating captive bolt gun with 160 psi (P1; n = 10), 175 psi (P2; n = 10), 190... Read More about Evaluation of brain damage resulting from penetrating and non–penetrating stunning in Nelore Cattle using pneumatically powered captive bolt guns.

The welfare of water buffaloes during the slaughter process: a review (2018)
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De La Cruz, L., Gibson, T. J., Guerrero-Legarreta, I., Napolitano, F., Mora-Medina, P., & Mota-Rojas, D. (2018). The welfare of water buffaloes during the slaughter process: a review. Livestock Science, 212, 22-33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2018.03.014

This paper reviews the scientific literature on water buffalo welfare in all stages of the live animal supply chain from the farm gate to slaughter (loading/unloading, markets, transportation, handling, lairage, stunning and slaughter) with the objec... Read More about The welfare of water buffaloes during the slaughter process: a review.

Effectiveness of pneumatically powered penetrating and non-penetrating captive bolts in stunning cattle (2018)
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Oliveira, S. E. O., Gregory, N. G., Costa, F. A. D., Gibson, T. J., Costa, O. A. D., & Da Costa, M. J. R. P. (2018). Effectiveness of pneumatically powered penetrating and non-penetrating captive bolts in stunning cattle. Meat Science, 140, 9-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.02.010

This study assessed the effectiveness of penetrating (PCB; 190 psi; N = 363) and non-penetrating captive bolt guns (NPCB; 210–220 psi; N = 92) to stun a total of 455 cattle (Zebu and Zebu Cross). Physical bolt parameters (momentum, kinetic energy and... Read More about Effectiveness of pneumatically powered penetrating and non-penetrating captive bolts in stunning cattle.

Electroencephalographic assessment of concussive non-penetrative captive bolt stunning of turkeys (2017)
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Gibson, T. J., Rebelo, C. B., Gowers, T. A., & Chancellor, N. M. (2017). Electroencephalographic assessment of concussive non-penetrative captive bolt stunning of turkeys. British Poultry Science, 59(1), 13-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/00071668.2017.1401215

1. The aim of this study was to evaluate the electroencephalographic (EEG) and behavioural responses of turkeys stunned with three different concussive non-penetrative captive-bolt guns prior to slaughter. 2. A total of 31 slaughter weight ex-bree... Read More about Electroencephalographic assessment of concussive non-penetrative captive bolt stunning of turkeys.

Efficiency of low versus high airline pressure in stunning cattle with a pneumatically powered penetrating captive bolt gun (2017)
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Oliveira, S. E. O., Gregory, N. G., Costa, F. A. D., Gibson, T. J., & Rodrigues Paranhos Da Costa, M. J. (2017). Efficiency of low versus high airline pressure in stunning cattle with a pneumatically powered penetrating captive bolt gun. Meat Science, 130, 64-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2017.04.007

The efficiency of stunning cattle was assessed in 443 animals (304 pure Zebu and 139 crossbred cattle), being mainly mature bulls and cows. Cattle were stunned using a Jarvis pneumatically powered penetrating captive bolt gun operating with low (160–... Read More about Efficiency of low versus high airline pressure in stunning cattle with a pneumatically powered penetrating captive bolt gun.