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Electrocution of pigs.

N Giles, J R Simmons

    The Veterinary Record
    |October 18, 1975
    PubMed
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    Electrocution caused 28 deaths and significant injuries in a pig herd. Post-mortem exams revealed hemorrhages and fractures, leading to condemnation of many animals due to spoilage.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Pathology
    • Animal Science
    • Agricultural Safety

    Background:

    • Investigating mortality and morbidity events in livestock is crucial for animal welfare and economic stability.
    • Understanding the causes of death and injury in farmed animals informs biosecurity and management practices.

    Observation:

    • A significant number of fat pigs (28 out of 109) died, with electrocution identified as the probable cause.
    • An additional 35 pigs exhibited paralysis, fractures (pelvic and vertebral), and were subsequently sent for slaughter.
    • Post-mortem examinations revealed widespread hemorrhages in deceased animals.

    Findings:

    • Twenty-eight pigs died, attributed to electrocution, with post-mortem findings of hemorrhages.
    • Thirty-five pigs showed paralysis and fractures, with 28 of these condemned at slaughter.

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  • Condemnations were primarily due to hemorrhages and carcass spoilage linked to urinary bladder rupture.

    • Implications:

    • Electrocution poses a serious risk to livestock, leading to significant mortality and injury.
    • Fractures and hemorrhages indicate severe trauma, impacting animal welfare and meat quality.
    • Proper electrical safety protocols are essential in animal housing to prevent such incidents.