Time Limit for Bleeding After Electrical Stunning

Animal should be bled within how many seconds after electrical stunning to avoid muscle splashing?

Correct Answer: 30 seconds

The animal must be bled within 30 seconds after electrical stunning to avoid muscle splashing (petechial hemorrhages in subcutaneous tissue).

Why 30 Seconds?

• After electrical stunning, the cardiac function may still continue briefly.
• If bleeding is delayed, blood pressure build-up can rupture small capillaries, causing 'splash' or petechial hemorrhages in the muscle and subcutaneous tissue.
• Prompt bleeding (within 30 sec) drains the blood before capillary rupture can occur.

Sequence of Events in Humane Slaughter

1. Stunning (creates unconsciousness) → within 30 seconds → Sticking/Bleeding.

Stunning Times (for memory)

• Stunning duration: 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Post-stunning bleed time limit: 30 seconds.
• Electrical stunning current time: 10 seconds (through brain).