Towards the humane slaughter of decapod crustaceans: identifying the most effective indicators of insensibility following electrical stunning
Douglas M. Neil,
Endre Putyora,
Amaya Albalat
Abstract:Decapod crustaceans provide a valuable food source worldwide, both through wild capture and captive rearing. They are also used extensively in scientific research, both as subjects for the investigation of basic biological processes and as model organisms for the detection of environmental changes. There is now an increasing acceptance that decapod crustaceans are sentient, and legislation is being introduced in numerous countries to ensure crustacean welfare when they are harvested or held captive. Moreover, … Show more
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