EFFECTIVE STUNNING OF PIGS Positioning images courtesy of J. K. Shearer, Iowa State University
And correct cartridge selection
Signs of an effective stun:
Good practice:
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Immediate collapse Eyes fully open Loss of corneal reflex Loose tongue Lack of rhythmic breathing
Always ensure your Accles & Shelvoke stunning tool is in good working order Clean and maintain tools after each use Replace worn components before re-use Stunners will require more maintenance if used with a heavier than necessary cartridge Only use genuine Accles & Shelvoke cartridges
SUGGESTED TOOLS AND CARTRIDGES
.22” RANGE CASH SPECIAL CONCUSSION .22
CASH SPECIAL .22
FOR PIGLETS BELOW 5kg
BROWN
BROWN
FOR WEANERS & GROWERS
PINK
FOR MARKET PIGS
N/A
.25” RANGE
CASH MAGNUM AUTO .22
CASH SPECIAL CONCUSSION .25
CASH SPECIAL .25
CASH MAGNUM AUTO .25
CASH MAGNUM CONCUSSION .25
CASH MAGNUM XL .25
BROWN
PINK
PINK
PINK
PINK
N/A
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
N/A
N/A
BLUE
BLUE
BLUE
N/A
ORANGE
ORANGE
BLACK GREEN
PINK / PURPLE PINK / PURPLE PINK / YELLOW GREEN
GREEN
FOR HEAVY ANIMALS
N/A
RED*
RED
N/A
ORANGE*
FOR HEAVY SOWS & BOARS
N/A
N/A
BLACK
N/A
N/A
BLACK / GREEN
BLACK
FOR EXCEPTIONALLY HEAVY ANIMALS
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
RED
RED * CASH Special HD only
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