AVMA Euthanasia

Question 0

Is scientific justification needed to euthanasia techniques termed “acceptable with conditions”?

Answer 0

No…this is a major difference from the term conditionally effected that was previously used

Question 1

Are methods of euthanasia termed “acceptable” or “acceptable with conditions” equally satisfactory?

Answer 1

Yes, as long as conditions are met

Question 2

What is the maximum flow rate of co2 allowed for euthanasia?

What psi should the regulator provide the co2 to the flow meter?

Answer 2

30% of the chamber volume

Chamber vol= (height x width x height in cm)/ 1000

50-60 psi

Question 3

Of the following methods of euthanasia for mice which is acceptable?

Inhaled anesthetics, co2, injectable barbiturates, barbiturate combos, co, tribromoethanol, microwave irradiation, dissociative anesthetic combos, decapitation, ethanol

Answer 3

Barbiturate injections, barbiturate combos, dissociative agent combos