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Optimizing Automatic Electric Stunning for Improved Pig Welfare

This film highlights practical improvements made to an automatic high-throughput electric stunning system in a large pig slaughterhouse. By modifying the infrastructure and handling process, the system now reduces stress, minimizes resistance, and enhances overall animal welfare. Key changes include allowing pigs to move in small groups rather than in single-file, providing two entry points for a smoother flow, and installing multiple stunning units to decrease time pressure on workers. These refinements help optimize the full potential of electric stunning, making the process less stressful and painful for pigs. By implementing evidence-based welfare improvements, the high-throughput pig slaughter industry can achieve higher standards of humane handling during slaughter and now has a viable alternative to aversive CO2-gas stunning. Eyes on Animals would like to thank the slaughterhouse for being open-minded and enthusiastic about the improvements, the national Dutch animal protection agency (Dierenbescherming) for facilitating this opportunity and helping with the creation of this film, and Dr. Temple Grandin and Dr. Bert Lambooij for their excellent guidance during the entire project.