Animal welfare assessment of on-farm euthanasia methods for individual, heavy turkeys
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DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2020.11.001
Abstract: On-farm euthanasia of poultry, including turkeys, may not be possible for most people as birds gain weight; thus alternative mechanical methods have been developed. Our objective was to compare mechanical cervical dislocation with the Koechner… read more here.
Keywords: co2 electric; farm euthanasia; co2; euthanasia ... See more keywords
Methods used by Canadian dairy farmers for on-farm euthanasia and the emotions associated with the decision and the practice of euthanasia.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2022-21986
Abstract: On-farm euthanasia is complicated in that farmers have to make the decision to end the life of an animal they are caring for. Studies have shown that some culling decisions are made too late, which… read more here.
Keywords: farm; dairy farmers; euthanasia; decision ... See more keywords