UK LEGISLATION COURSE 3 PT 2 TABLE A AND B SCHEDULE 1 Flashcards
Describe a method that suitable for all forms of aniamls and devlopment
overdose of anaesthetic
when can rising CO2 be used
birds and rodents up to 1.5kg
when can dislocation of the neck be used
for rodents - 500g, rabbits - 1kg and birds up to 1kg
only once sedative used
when can concussion of the brain be used
rodents and rabbits up to 1kg, bird up to 250g
fishes - up to 1kg - with destruction ofbrain - before return of consciousness
amphibians and reptiles - with destruction of brain before return of consciousness
what methods can be used by a registered VET
destruction of brain by free bullet - using appropriate rifles, guns, ammunition
- captive bolt/ electical stunning - followed by destruction of brain or exsanguination before return to consciousness
describe a method of death suitable for all animals - all forms of development
overdose of anaesthetic
refrigeration/disruption of membrane be used on what animals
birds and reptiles - larval fetal embryonic forms
who is cooling of foetuses - immersion in cold fixative tissue - used on
rats, rabbits, mice
when can decapitation be used
mammels and birds, - up to 50g
the methods above are only appropriate if…
process of killing = confirmed
name 6 methods of confirming death
- confirmation of permenant
cessation fo circulation - destruction of the brain
- dislocation of the neck
- exsanguiation
- confirmation of onset of rigor mortis
- instantaneous destruction of the body by a macerator
what are the conditions of schedule 1 killing
- killing = in approved list and death confirmed prior to disposal
- the personnel = trained and competent
- those performing schedule 1 = listed on register of establishement with approved methods
