Description

Humane and timely euthanasia is a necessary part of insuring animal welfare. This presentation will discuss the pros and cons of available euthanasia methods enabling participants to choose the method that best fits a given situation.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will be able to list the pros and cons of available, AVMA approved, euthanasia methods for cattle
• Participants will be able to describe the correct application of adjunctive or alternative euthanasia methods
• Participants will be able to describe the correct shot placement for captive bolt or firearm euthanasia of cattle
• Participants will be able to describe the clinical signs associated with loss of consciousness in the context of euthanasia
• Participants will be able to describe how each AVMA approved euthanasia method impacts the potential options for carcass disposal