Euthanasia of Cattle: Practical Considerations and Application

Euthanasia of Cattle: Practical Considerations and Application

Acceptable methods for the euthanasia of cattle include overdose of an anesthetic, gunshot and captive bolt. The use of anesthetics for euthanasia is costly and complicates carcass disposal. These issues can be avoided by use of a physical method such as gunshot or captive bolt; however, each requir...

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Main Author: Jan Keith Shearer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
euthanasia
carcass disposal
firearms for euthanasia
captive bolt
anatomic sites for euthanasia
mass depopulation
caring and killing paradox
compassion fatigue
post-traumatic stress disorder
perpetuation-induced traumatic stress
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/4/57

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