Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Brainstem removal using compressed air for subsequent bovine spongiform encephalopathy testing.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Hejazi, Reza & Danyluk, Allison J
- Affiliation:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Abstract
The use of compressed air to expel the obex through a hole in the skull generated using a captured bolt stunner. The obex is the part of the brain that is tested for bovine spongiform encephalopathy.
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