2024 AVMA Euthanasia Guidelines

2024 AVMA Euthanasia Guidelines 15. In both bovid and small ruminants which is the only acceptable method with no conditions? a. Gunshot b. KCL c. Exsanguination d. IV Injection of barbiturates and barbituric acid derivatives e. pithing - correct answersD 16. All the below conditions are unacceptable EXCEPT: a. Injection of chemical into conscious animals b. Manually applied blunt trauma to the head c. Sodium pentobarbital overdose d. Air embolism e. electrocution with a 120-V electrical cord - correct answersC 17. What are the drawbacks of using of barbiturate overdose for euthanasia of the farm animals? a. Temporary animal distress associated with restraint and needle placement b. Disposal and residue concerns c. Barbituates is considered extralabel for these spe¬cies, administration by or under the supervision of a veterinarian is required. d. All of the above - correct answersD 18. Behavioral and EEG evidence indicates that mammalian fetuses are insen¬tient and unconscious throughout the first: a. 50% to 70% of gestation b. 75% to 80% of gestation c. 30% to 50% of gestation d. 10% to 30% of gestation - correct answersB 19. For death by exsanguinations, how long the fetuses should be retained within the uterus after ma-ternal death has occurred to prevent the delivery of vi¬able fetuses? a. 5-10 minutes b. 10 -15 minute c. 15-20 minutes d. 40-60 minutes - correct answersC 20. True or False. Use of a penetrating or purpose-built non-penetrat¬ing captive bolt (controlled blunt force trauma) is ac¬ceptable with conditions for calves, lambs, and kids. - correct answersT Acceptable sources of