Description
A captive bolt device is a humane way to slaughter animals ranging from small pigs to a bull. A captive retracting ‘bolt’ is fired into the head, instead of a bullet. Different strength cartridges are used for different sized animals (see list below). It is imperative that the correct charge is used for the animal being destroyed. The shot is discharged by pressure on the trigger mechanism. The correct point for entry of the bolt is between and slightly above the eyes.
Activators:
Calves up to 100kg – Green
Calves up to 300kg – Yellow
Cattle up to 600kg – Blue
Cattle over 600kg – Red
Sheep and Goats up to 35kg – Green
Sheep and Goats over 35kg – Yellow
Pigs up to 50kg – Green
Pigs up to 100kg – Yellow
Pigs up to 200kg – Blue
Pigs over 200kg – Red
