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Physical Methods of Euthanasia
Cervical dislocation, dislocation of the neck, is a simple and humane method of killing mice and small rats (<125 gms). Although not required, the use of sedation or anesthesia prior to euthanasia is encouraged. If sedation or anesthesia prior to cervical dislocation is not used the investigator must provide scientific justification for its exclusion. In the case of mice and small rats, the animal is held by its tail and placed on a surface that it can grip, then it will stretch itself out so that a pencil or similar object can be placed firmly across the back of the neck. A sharp pull on the base of the tail will then dislocate the neck.
Decapitation is acceptable for rodents, rabbits and birds, and other animals of similar size. This requires special equipment and is aesthetically unacceptable to many. Although not required, the use of sedation or anesthesia prior to euthanasia is encouraged. If sedation or anesthesia prior to decapitation is not used the investigator must provide scientific justification for its exclusion. In lieu of the use of anesthetics, prior recommendations have required the immediate placement of the decapitated head into liquid nitrogen. This is still an acceptable alternative however it is not required in part because of the human safety risk and is not recommended by the IACUC committee.
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Physical Methods of Euthanasia
Cervical dislocation, dislocation of the neck, is a simple and humane method of killing mice and small rats (<125 gms). Although not required, the use of sedation or anesthesia prior to euthanasia is encouraged. If sedation or anesthesia prior to cervical dislocation is not used the investigator must provide scientific justification for its exclusion. In the case of mice and small rats, the animal is held by its tail and placed on a surface that it can grip, then it will stretch itself out so that a pencil or similar object can be placed firmly across the back of the neck. A sharp pull on the base of the tail will then dislocate the neck.
Decapitation is acceptable for rodents, rabbits and birds, and other animals of similar size. This requires special equipment and is aesthetically unacceptable to many. Although not required, the use of sedation or anesthesia prior to euthanasia is encouraged. If sedation or anesthesia prior to decapitation is not used the investigator must provide scientific justification for its exclusion. In lieu of the use of anesthetics, prior recommendations have required the immediate placement of the decapitated head into liquid nitrogen. This is still an acceptable alternative however it is not required in part because of the human safety risk and is not recommended by the IACUC committee.
What gives humans the right ?
:evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: