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Device and method for stunning animals to be slaughtered using electromagnetic radiation

An electromagnetic radiation, animal technology, applied in the field of stunning tables, animals used for slaughter, and electromagnetic animal stunning systems, which can solve the problems of high capital cost, continuous cost of carbon dioxide, and expensive equipment maintenance.

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-09-30
HORMEL FOODS
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However, some disadvantages are for CO 2 It takes longer to stun animals
Also, capital costs for CO2 science are very expensive
Ongoing cost of CO2 and equipment maintenance is also expensive

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[0015] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it will be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The following detailed description is therefore not taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined only by the claims and their equivalents.

[0016] Embodiments of the present invention provide an electromagnetic radiation system that eliminates or minimizes blood stains, achieves stunning in a very short time (less than a second), and has capital and operating costs more Electric stuns cost the same. In an embodiment, electromagnetic radiation (in the radio fre...

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Abstract

A method of stunning an animal for slaughter is provided. The method includes directing a first portion of electromagnetic radiation in a first side of the animals head and directing a second portion of the electromagnetic radiation in a second side of the animals head such that the first portion and second portion of the electromagnetic radiation achieve constructive interfere at a focal point within the animal's head.

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Background technique [0001] In preparing meat products for consumption, the animals providing the meat products need to be killed. This is usually done by first stunning the animal and then bleeding the animal. Electric stunning systems and carbon dioxide stunning systems are the two main systems used today to stun pigs. Both systems have their advantages and disadvantages when compared to each other. Electric stuns are very rapid if applied correctly. Regarding its use on pigs, it puts the pigs into a state of unconsciousness. In particular, entering a grand mal seizure. Additionally, depending on how the electrodes are placed, it can also put pigs into cardiac arrest. Pigs can be bled and killed very quickly after electro-stunning has been applied to the pigs. This cost is relatively low from a capital cost standpoint as well as on an ongoing cost basis when compared to carbon dioxide. Disadvantages of electro-stunning include that the pigs need to be restrained and t...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): A22B3/06
CPCA22B3/06
Inventor J·W·萨默菲尔德J·E·坎能H·D·基姆雷
Owner HORMEL FOODS