Euthanasia

Question 1

2 IV injections that are acceptable for bovine euthanasia

Answer 1

1. Barbituric acid derivates
2. KCl in conjunction with general anesthesia

Question 2

Acceptable bovine euthanasia, not via IV

Answer 2

Penetrating captive bolt

Question 3

When do we do conditionally acceptable euthanasia’s

Answer 3

When the acceptable methods aren’t achievable

Question 4

3 Conditionally acceptable bovine euthanasia
1. IV injection of chloral hydrate, after…
2. __________ to the head only
3.

Answer 4

1. IV injection of chloral hydrate after sedation
2. Gunshot, to the head only
3. Electrocution

Question 5

Electrocution euthanasia must be directly applied to the _____________, and applied after the animal is rendered ________________ through another method

Answer 5

Directly to the head
After the animal is rendered unconscious

Question 6

Surgery and anesthesia depends on _____________ care vs the ____________ of the animal

Answer 6

Best
Value

Question 7

3 main categories of ruminant sx and anesthesia
1. _____________ sx
2. General ____________
3. Heavy ___________ with ____________ ____________ (casting)

Answer 7

1. Standing sx
2. General anesthesia
3. Heavy sedation with forced recumbency (casting)

Question 8

What is the most common sx and anesthesia for ruminants

Answer 8

Standing sx

Question 9

Bovine tolerate standing sx better than ____________ for things like a….

Answer 9

Horses
C section

Question 10

Antibiotics, anti inflammatories, local anesthesics, and muscle relaxants may be administered during ruminant standing sx. What are two things to keep in mind for these drug administrations

Answer 10

1. Drug residues
2. Fetal interactions