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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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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16018564/