Euthanasia Guidelines

Animals are normally euthanized at the end of a study for the purpose of sample collection or post-mortem examination. Animals may be euthanized because they are experiencing pain or distress. Euthanasia is defined as a pain-free or stress-free death. The IACUC has approved certain methods for humanely killing animals that meet the definition of euthanasia. The appropriateness of the method may vary from species to species. These guidelines are adapted from the report of the Americal Veterinary Medical Association Panel on Euthanasia, J Am Vet Med Assoc 218:669-696, 2001. (University of Minnesota, Animal Research Resource)

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