Citation

Finnie JW. J. Comp. Pathol. 1993; 109(3): 253-258.

Affiliation

Central Veterinary Laboratories, Department of Primary Industries, Adelaide, South Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8300913

Abstract

The neuropathological changes produced by a captive bolt pistol are described. The primary wound track in the brain was similar to that inflicted by a weapon such as a .22 calibre rifle. However neural and vascular damage at a distance from the primary wound canal was much less severe and widespread after penetration of the low velocity captive bolt projectile due to the formation of a smaller temporary wound cavity by radial forces imparted to the parenchyma. These findings suggest that the use of a captive bolt pistol for euthanasia should be immediately followed by further actions to ensure that an animal is rendered permanently unconscious.

Language: en