ANNEX ILIST OF STUNNING METHODS AND RELATED SPECIFICATIONS
(as referred to in Article 4)
CHAPTER IISpecific requirements for certain methods
6.Electrical waterbath stunning of poultry
6.3.For animals referred to in Table 2, waterbath stunning shall be carried out in accordance with the minimum currents laid down therein, and animals shall be exposed to that current for a minimum duration of at least four seconds.
Table 2 —Electrical requirements for waterbath stunning equipment(average values per animal)
Frequency (Hz) | Chickens | Turkeys | Ducks and geese | Quails |
|---|---|---|---|---|
< 200 Hz | 100 mA | 250 mA | 130 mA | 45 mA |
From 200 to 400 Hz | 150 mA | 400 mA | Not permitted | Not permitted |
From 400 to 1 500 Hz | 200 mA | 400 mA | Not permitted | Not permitted |