#$%^&*AU2012216346A120120906.pdf#####300942414 CHW506941AUPR 17 STOCK PRODDER Abstract 5 The invention provides a power module for a stock prodder and a stock prodder Including the power module. The power module includes an input section coupleable to a power source, an output section operatively coupled to the input section and configured to output power to discharge electrodes of a stock prodder, and a coritrol circuit. In use, the control circuit is configured to automatically vary the output power, preferably by increasing the output power. (FIGURE 2)
