Effectiveness of a nonpenetrating captive bolt for euthanasia of piglets less than 3 d of age

The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a nonpenetrating captive bolt (NPCB), the Zephyr-Euthanasia (Zephyr-E), for euthanasia of neonatal piglets

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Published in:Journal of animal science 2013-11, Vol.91 (11), p.5477-5484
Main Authors: Casey-Trott, T M, Millman, S T, Turner, P V, Nykamp, S G, Widowski, T M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal Welfare
Animals
Animals, Newborn
Brain - pathology
Brain Death
Euthanasia, Animal - methods
Heart Arrest
Seizures
Swine - physiology
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Summary:The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a nonpenetrating captive bolt (NPCB), the Zephyr-Euthanasia (Zephyr-E), for euthanasia of neonatal piglets
ISSN:1525-3163
DOI:10.2527/jas.2013-6320