Equine 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: 709909
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Mass Depopulation & Euthanasia
Equine 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-Equine
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-Equine
Euthanasia and DepopulationSlide4
Goal: Humane Treatment
Decrease animal stress, excitement
Do not force animals to travel quickly
Avoid
electric
prods, whips
Human
body
position
Flight zonesFlagsPlastic paddles
Handle animals quietly
USDA APHIS and CFSPH
FAD
PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: MDE-Equine
Handling
USDA APHIS and CFSPHSlide5
May not be practical in emergency
responseMay complicate disposal
Methods of sedation
Intravenous
Intramuscular via pole syringe
USDA APHIS and CFSPH
FAD
PReP
/NAHEMS Guidelines: MDE-EquineSedationSlide6
Acceptable (noninhalant injectable)BarbituratesBarbiturate derivativesConditionally
Acceptable (physical)Penetrating captive boltGunshotAdjunct methods
KCL
USDA APHIS and CFSPH
FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: MDE-Equine
Euthanasia MethodsSlide7
Used if
animal considered companionPractical for tractable equines,
but slow
process
Barbiturates most
common Sedation
prior to
euthanasia
highly recommended
Chemical residue concerns
USDA APHIS and CFSPH
FAD PReP
/NAHEMS Guidelines: MDE-Equine
Noninhalant InjectablesSlide8
Appropriate restraint Sedate animals as neededEnsure proper bolt positionBolt PositionPlace flat against forehead
45° angle from horizontalHave adjunct measure available
USDA APHIS and CFSPH
FAD
PReP
/NAHEMS Guidelines: MDE-EquinePhysical- Captive BoltSlide9
Conditionally acceptableSpecies-appropriate
ammunition, appropriate caliber weaponProper training, skills, experience
At
close range, same point of entry as captive
bolt
Muzzle should not contact headFAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: MDE-Equine
Physical- Gunshot
USDA APHIS and CFSPHSlide10
If primary euthanasia measure fails to cause rapid death, adjunct measure must be appliedExamples for equids include:IV KCl solution
IV narcoticsPithing
USDA APHIS and CFSPH
FAD
PReP
/NAHEMS Guidelines: MDE-EquineAdjunct MethodsSlide11
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-Equine
Confirmation of DeathSlide12
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-Equine
For More InformationSlide13
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-Equine
Guidelines ContentSlide14
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