Bovine Euthanasia Adapted from the FAD PReP NAHEMS Guidelines Mass Depopulation and Euthanasia 2015 Euthanasia Transitioning painlessly and stressfree as possible Mass Depopulation Large numbers quickly and efficiently ID: 679723
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Mass Depopulation & Euthanasia
Bovine Euthanasia
Adapted from the FAD
PReP
/NAHEMS
Guidelines: Mass Depopulation and Euthanasia (2015)Slide2
EuthanasiaTransitioning painlessly and stress-free as possibleMass DepopulationLarge numbers, quickly and efficientlyConsideration to welfare as practicable
Terms used interchangeably here
USDA APHIS and CFSPH
FAD
PReP
/NAHEMS Guidelines: MDE-Bovine
Euthanasia and DepopulationSlide3
May be practiced during an animal health emergencyGoals of Euthanasia Provide humane treatment
Select acceptable method
Minimize negative
emotional impact
Safeguard food chain
Prevent or mitigate disease spread
USDA APHIS and CFSPH
FAD
PReP
/NAHEMS Guidelines: MDE-Bovine
Euthanasia and DepopulationSlide4
Goal: Humane TreatmentDecrease
animal stress, excitement
Do not force animals to travel quickly
Avoid
electric prods
Human body position
Flight zones
Flags
Plastic paddles
Handle animals quietly
USDA APHIS and CFSPH
FAD
PReP
/NAHEMS Guidelines: MDE-Bovine
HandlingSlide5
Acceptable (noninhalant injectable)BarbituratesBarbiturate derivativesConditionally
Acceptable (physical)Penetrating captive boltGunshotElectrocution
USDA APHIS and CFSPH
FAD
PReP
/NAHEMS
Guidelines: MDE-Bovine
Euthanasia MethodsSlide6
Usually impractical
Slow processExpensiveCarcass disposal
Recordkeeping
May be used if animal
is
considered to be
pet/companion
USDA APHIS and CFSPH
FAD
PReP
/NAHEMS Guidelines: MDE-Bovine
Noninhalant
Injectable Slide7
Fatal blow in one procedureUse appropriate restraint
Have adjunct measure available
Bolt
positions
Horned animal
Developed horned basePolled animal
USDA APHIS and CFSPH
FAD
PReP
/NAHEMS Guidelines: MDE-Bovine
Physical-
Captive BoltSlide8
Conditionally acceptable
Species-appropriate ammunition, appropriate caliber weaponProper training, skills, experience
C
lose
range, same point of entry as captive bolt
Muzzle 2-10 inches from entry pointIn older animals, avoid midlineMove aiming point 1 inch to either side
USDA APHIS and CFSPH
FAD
PReP
/NAHEMS Guidelines: MDE-Bovine
Physical- GunshotSlide9
Gunshot at long range generally unacceptableIf necessaryAim between eye and base of ear
Do not target chest or neck regionSafety reminder!
USDA APHIS and CFSPH
FAD
PReP
/NAHEMS Guidelines: MDE-Bovine
Physical- Gunshot (cont’d)Slide10
Not practical field method
for bovinesAnimal
handling is difficult
If used:
Tranquilize or sedate first
Electric current through brain
to stun
Ear to ear, poll to
muzzleElectric current through heart
Sides
of animal over heart
USDA APHIS and CFSPH
FAD
PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: MDE-Bovine
ElectrocutionSlide11
Second shotIV potassium chloride or magnesium sulfatePithingExsanguination
USDA APHIS and CFSPHFAD
PReP
/NAHEMS Guidelines: MDE-Bovine
Adjunct MethodsSlide12
Confirmation of death can be difficultSustained lack of heartbeat and respirationRigor mortisEvaluate by competent, experienced personnel
USDA APHIS and CFSPH
FAD
PReP
/NAHEMS Guidelines: MDE-Bovine
Confirmation of DeathSlide13
FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Mass Depopulation and Euthanasia (MDE) (2015)http://
www.aphis.usda.gov/fadprepMDE web-based training modulehttp://naherc.sws.iastate.edu/
USDA APHIS and CFSPH
FAD
PReP
/NAHEMS Guidelines: MDE-Bovine
For More InformationSlide14
Authors (CFSPH):
Reneé
Dewell
DVM,MS
Nichollette
Rider, Veterinary StudentSignificant contributions to the content were provided
by
USDA
APHIS VS:
Lori P. Miller, PE
Darrel
K. Styles, DVM, PhD
USDA APHIS and CFSPH
FAD
PReP
/NAHEMS Guidelines: MDE-Bovine
Guidelines ContentSlide15
Acknowledgments
Development of this presentation was by the Center for Food Security and Public Health at Iowa State University through funding from the USDA APHIS Veterinary
Services
PPT Authors: Dawn Bailey, BS; Kerry
Leedom
Larson, DVM,
MPH, PhD, DACVPM
Reviewers:
Glenda Dvorak, DVM, MPH,
DACVPM: Cheryl L. Eia, JD, DVM, MPH, Patricia
Futoma
, BS,
Veterinary Student,
Reneé
Dewell
DVM,MS