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The Definition of Nonhuman Animal Euthanasia [PDF]

Animal Studies Journal, 2020
Under what conditions does the killing of a nonhuman animal qualify as euthanasia? In this paper, I elaborate an original nonprescriptive definition of nonhuman animal euthanasia which avoids the conceptual confusions surrounding the use of this expression. Such a definition imposes strict limitations on the notion of nonhuman animal euthanasia. On the
Lorenzini, Daniele
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Philosophy of a “Good Death” in Small Animals and Consequences for Euthanasia in Animal Law and Veterinary Practice

Animals, 2020
Moral stress is a major concern in veterinary practice. Often, it is associated with the challenges in end-of-life situations. Euthanasia, however, is also meant to bring relief to animal patients and their owners.
Kirsten Persson, Felicitas Selter, Gerald Neitzke, Peter Kunzmann   +3 more
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Timely Euthanasia in the United States Dairy Industry–Challenges and a Path Forward

Animals, 2019
Euthanasia is a valuable management tool utilized on dairies to end the suffering of sick or debilitated cows. Euthanasia should be implemented if an animal’s pain cannot be adequately alleviated and if there is a limited chance of recovery.
Jennifer B. Walker, I. Noa Roman-Muniz, Lily N Edwards-Callaway   +2 more
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Determination of Dairy Cattle Euthanasia Criteria and Analysis of Barriers to Humane Euthanasia in the United States: Dairy Producer Surveys and Focus Groups

Animals, 2020
There are currently no clear guidelines in the US and some other countries regarding euthanasia decision making timelines for dairy cattle that become injured or ill to the extent that recovery is unlikely or impossible.
Brooklyn K. Wagner, Mary Caitlin Cramer, Heather N. Fowler, Hannah L. Varnell, Alia M. Dietsch, Kathryn L. Proudfoot, Jan Shearer, Maria Correa, Monique D. Pairis-Garcia   +8 more
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A National Survey of Companion Animal Owners’ Self-Reported Methods of Coping Following Euthanasia

Veterinary Sciences, 2020
(1) Background: The human–animal bond is often regarded as a special relationship in which owners benefit from unconditional love and perceived understanding from their companion animal.
Rachel Park, Kenneth Royal
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Determination of Dairy Cattle Euthanasia Criteria and Analysis of Barriers to Humane Euthanasia in the United States: The Veterinarian Perspective

Animals, 2020
When dairy cattle become ill or injured to the extent that recovery is unlikely or impossible, on-farm euthanasia should be used as a tool to eliminate pain and suffering.
Brooklyn K. Wagner, Mary Caitlin Cramer, Heather N. Fowler, Hannah L. Varnell, Alia M. Dietsch, Kathryn L. Proudfoot, Jan Shearer, Maria Correa, Monique D. Pairis-Garcia   +8 more
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Data Platform for Animal Mortality Information System (DATASIMA): Monitoring Companion Animal’s Euthanasia Causes in City of João Pessoa, Brazil

Veterinary Sciences
The literature regarding causes of animal mortality varies greatly in how it evaluates and describes reasons for euthanasia, showing a clear need for tools to identify, standardize, and map diseases.
Eduardo S. S. Sousa, Maria E. S. Sousa, Moisés D. C. A. Pereira, Ricardo A. M. Negreiros, Lilian R. C. Eloy, Arthur W. L. Brasil, Inácio J. Clementino, Sérgio S. Azevedo, Ricardo B. Lucena   +8 more
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Analysing restrictive and liberal approaches towards assisted suicide and euthanasia [PDF]

, 2010
MPhil (Laws)The ‘end of life’ issue in relation to assisted suicide and euthanasia is one of our prime concerns and a most widely discussed phenomenon not only in academic and official literature, but also in day-to-day life.
Matker, Prema S
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Methods used by Canadian dairy farmers for on-farm euthanasia and the emotions associated with the decision and the practice of euthanasia

Journal of Dairy Science, 2023
: 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 results in animal welfare issues. However, information
J. Denis-Robichaud, M. Rousseau, M. Denicourt, M. Villettaz-Robichaud, A.-M. Lamothe, L. DesCôteaux   +5 more
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Euthanasia of Dogs by Australian Veterinarians: A Survey of Current Practices

Veterinary Sciences, 2023
Euthanasia techniques utilised by veterinarians impact the welfare of many dogs in their final moments. Despite euthanasia guidelines, little is known about euthanasia techniques used in practice.
Brianne Marlene Pepper, Hedia Chan, Michael P. Ward, Anne Quain   +3 more
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