Euthanasia

You should always _____ a horse prior to euthanasia.

SEDATE

What are the physiological order of euthanasia?

sedation/tranquilization

unconsciousness

cardiorespiratory arrest

What are some approved methods for euthanasia?

injectable barbiturates

captive bolt

gunshot (32 caliber or more)

KCl- while anestatized

With injectable barbituates the rapidity of death depends on an animals ____?

oxygenation

What are some common injectable barbituates used?

pentobarbital, thiopental

What is a penetrating captive bolt?

pointed bolt penetrates skull and damages cerebrum and part of cerebellum

destroys brain matter but leaves brainstem intact so heart pumps during exsangination

What is a disadvantage of penetrating captive bolt?

brain matter enters blood stream whcih could contaminate other tissue with mad cow dz

What is a non-penetrating captive bolt?

bolt blunt and strikes forehead with great force then retracts

less reliable

What is a free bolt captive bolt?

used for emergencies, in-field euth that cannot be restrained

only firable when pressed against forehead and fires projectile through skull

What is the proper placement for a gunshot?

from the bottom of the ear to the eye

What are unapproved methods?

any method that does not induce unconsciousness before cardiorespiratory arrest

What are some disposal options?

bury on property 9where legal)

haul away to land fill or for cremation

Who should you always contact before euthanizing an insured horse?

the insurance company

Most mortality policies do not permit euthanasia for what?

loss of use/value