Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000)Red Meat Regulations, 2004Part V : Humane Treatment of Animals and Slaughter Process [Section 11(1)(h)]73. Methods of stunning |
| 1) | Animals may be stunned at an abattoir by the - |
| a) | captive bolt method, subject to the conditions that - |
| i) | the abattoir owner must ensure that the captive bolt pistol is silenced, in a good state of repair and that it is used according to the methods approved by the national executive officer; and |
| ii) | the correct grade of cartridge for the type of animal must be used to ensure maximum bolt speed and penetration of the skull; |
| b) | electrical method, subject to the conditions that - |
| i) | the abattoir owner must ensure that the electrical stunning apparatus is in a good state of repair and is used according to the methods approved by the national executive officer; |
| ii) | the terminals must be applied to the head of the animal in such a manner that the current passes through the brain; and |
| iii) | provision must be made for meters to monitor time, voltage and amperage used during stunning to assure that the manufacturers recommendations are adhered to; or |
| c) | any other method approved by the provincial executive officer. |
| 2) | The rate of stunning must be controlled and be determined by the rate of bleeding and dressing. |