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  • Glynn Hatcher – How Captive Bolt Stunners Ensure Humane Livestock Dispatch

    🐄 In livestock management, animal welfare is always the top priority. When animals must be euthanised or dispatched, the process must be fast, humane and carried out using properly maintained equipment.

    In this video, Glynn Hatcher, a UK specialist in captive bolt guns and livestock dispatch equipment, explains how captive bolt stunners work and why they are essential tools for humane livestock management.

    Captive bolt stunners render animals immediately unconscious before euthanasia or slaughter, helping farmers, vets and livestock professionals ensure animal welfare and compliance with industry standards.

    With years of experience supporting farms, abattoirs and livestock professionals across the UK, Glynn provides trusted expertise in the supply, servicing and calibration of captive bolt stunners and livestock dispatch equipment.


    What You’ll Learn in This Video

    ✔ What a captive bolt stunner is
    ✔ How captive bolt guns work
    ✔ Why humane dispatch is important for animal welfare
    ✔ The importance of proper equipment servicing and calibration
    ✔ How farmers can ensure compliance with welfare standards

    Captive bolt guns are widely used across agriculture for humane livestock dispatch and emergency euthanasia, making reliable equipment and professional servicing essential.


    About Glynn Hatcher

    👨‍🌾 Glynn Hatcher is a specialist in captive bolt stunners and humane livestock dispatch equipment based in Cornwall, supporting farmers and livestock professionals across the UK.

    Services include:

    🔧 Captive bolt gun servicing and repairs
    ⚙️ Annual velocity calibration testing
    🧰 Spare parts and cartridges
    🚜 Livestock dispatch equipment supply
    📚 Training and welfare guidance

    His work supports farmers, vets, abattoirs and fallen stock operators who rely on dependable equipment to ensure humane animal dispatch.


    Learn More

    🌐 Website
    https://glynnhatcher.co.uk

    📞 Phone
    07951 854724

    📞 Landline
    01579 683224


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  • What Is Annual Velocity Calibration and Why Does It Matter?

    If you own a captive bolt stunner, you have a legal and ethical obligation to ensure it performs correctly. One of the most important aspects of this is annual velocity calibration.

    Velocity calibration measures the speed and performance of the bolt when fired. The impact force must be sufficient to render livestock instantly unconscious. Too little force risks incomplete stunning. Too much can stress internal components.

    Testing involves controlled measurement of bolt speed and performance output. If results fall below standard, worn parts are replaced and the unit is re-tested. Only once performance is verified is a calibration certificate issued.

    Why does this matter?

    Because welfare regulations require equipment to be maintained in effective working order. During veterinary audits, Red Tractor inspections or official welfare checks, documentation may be requested to confirm compliance.

    A valid calibration certificate demonstrates:

    • The stunner has been professionally tested
    • Bolt velocity meets required standards
    • The device is fit for humane dispatch
    • The operator is acting responsibly

    Glynn Hatcher provides this service from his Cornwall workshop, supporting clients nationwide. Devices can be sent securely (without cartridges) for servicing, testing and certification. Hire units may also be available during service periods to prevent operational gaps.

    Many livestock keepers underestimate how quickly performance can degrade. A year of regular use is enough to impact internal mechanics. Calibration is not about suspicion — it is about verification.

    Humane dispatch depends on certainty. Velocity calibration provides that certainty.

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