Table 10.

Outcome table on ‘Firearm with free projectile killing method’

Hazard	Welfare consequence/s occurring to the cattle due to the hazard	Hazard origin/s	Hazard origin specification	Preventive measure/s of hazards (implementation of SOP)	Corrective measure/s of the hazards
Incorrect position of the shot	Pain, fear	Staff	Lack of skilled operator, operator fatigue, shooting in wrong place, animal moving	Staff training and rotation	Re‐shoot the animal in the correct position
Inappropriate power and calibre of the cartridge	Pain, fear	Staff, equipment	Lack of skilled operator, wrong choice of equipment and cartridge, poor maintenance of the equipment	Staff training, appropriate equipment	Correct application of the power and calibre
Inappropriate type of projectile	Pain, fear	Staff, equipment	Lack of skilled operator, wrong choice of projectile	Staff training select a correct type of projectile	Apply another killing method
Disposal of cattle while alive	Pain, fear	Staff	Lack of monitoring, too fast operation	Staff training, Ensure death by proper monitoring of signs of life before disposal	Re‐apply a killing method
ABMs: signs of consciousness (as a prerequisite for experiencing pain and fear), signs of life (as a prerequisite to recover consciousness)