Agriculture Production A10, B10, A20, B20, A30, B30
AGPR22D
Module 22D: Basic Handling - Euthanasia (Optional)
Outcome
Explore safe and
humane methods of
euthanizing livestock.
Indicators
(a) | Analyze the protocol (e.g., animal is to be relocated, euthanized or marketed) for conditions or diseases for which treatment is unsuccessful using regular efforts. |
(b) | Explore common untreatable diseases (e.g., rabies, bovine spongiform encephalopathy [BSE] and avian influenza) that may result in euthanizing an animal. |
(c) | Discuss how to protect humans and herds from transmissible diseases. |
(d) | Evaluate situations (e.g., broken leg, end of life cycle and suffering) in which euthanasia may be necessary. |
(e) | Examine acceptable and unacceptable methods of euthanizing animals. |
(f) | Explore situations (e.g., infectious disease) in which a veterinarian may be required to perform euthanasia. |
(g) | Describe acceptable methods of carcass disposal. |
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