Topics:
Animal Refresher, Meat Science
Use of Puntilla Knife
Puntilla is used in:
- Evernazine method — Correct Answer
- Jhatka method
- Halal method
- Jewish method
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Evernazine Method
Puntilla is the double-edged knife used specifically in the Evernazine method (Neck Stab method) of ritual slaughter.
What Puntilla Does
In the Evernazine method, the Puntilla is used to:
- Sever the neck at the occipito-atlantal joint
- Sever the medulla oblongata
Because the medulla oblongata is damaged, bleeding remains incomplete (similar to the Jhatka method).
Slaughter Methods — Key Instruments
- Evernazine (Neck Stab): Puntilla (double-edged knife)
- Mechanical stunning: Captive bolt pistol / Percussion stunner
- Electrical stunning: Elther apparatus
- Chemical stunning: CO2 gas (70% CO2 for 45 seconds)
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