NR ZAIT

AU Finnie,J.W.

TI Brain damage caused by a captive bolt pistol

QU Journal of Comparative Pathology 1993 Oct; 109(3): 253-8

PT journal article

AB The neuropathological changes produced by a captive bolt pistol are described. The primary wound track in the brain was similar to that inflicted by a weapon such as a .22 calibre rifle. However neural and vascular damage at a distance from the primary wound canal was much less severe and widespread after penetration of the low velocity captive bolt projectile due to the formation of a smaller temporary wound cavity by radial forces imparted to the parenchyma. These findings suggest that the use of a captive bolt pistol for euthanasia should be immediately followed by further actions to ensure that an animal is rendered permanently unconscious.

AD Central Veterinary Laboratories, Department of Primary Industries, Adelaide, South Australia.

SP englisch

PO England

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