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Clinical Reasoning About Timely Euthanasia of Compromised Pigs [PDF]

Veterinary Sciences
In traditional livestock care, veterinarians often face situations where they have to determine the optimal time for euthanasia to prevent unnecessary suffering and pain.
Julia Kschonek, Tristan Winkelmann, Lothar Kreienbrock, Elisabeth grosse Beilage   +3 more
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Timely Euthanasia in the United States Dairy Industry–Challenges and a Path Forward [PDF]

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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Overcoming barriers and understanding the psychological impact of timely pig euthanasia on Spanish-speaking swine caretakers in the United States [PDF]

Frontiers in Veterinary Science
IntroductionThis study explores the complex experiences of Spanish-speaking swine caretakers with euthanasia, focusing on mental health, stress, burnout, and the impact of cultural factors.MethodsWe conducted qualitative focus groups with Spanish ...
Pablo Lamino, Renzo Ceme Vinces, Nancy F. Acevedo León, Nancy F. Acevedo León, Amy Boren-Alpízar, Marcelo Schmidt, John J. McGlone, Arlene Garcia, Arlene Garcia   +8 more
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283 Timely Euthanasia on Farm; Dairy Cattle and Swine [PDF]

J Anim Sci, 2021
Abstract Euthanasia of mature swine and cattle can be challenging. On-farm euthanasia should be used as a tool to eliminate pain and suffering. However, clear guidelines regarding making euthanasia decisions and alternative euthanasia techniques available for use is limited in the United States (US).
Pairis-Garcia M, Robles I.
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Development and evaluation of an interactive case-based training tool for timely on-farm euthanasia decision-making in swine [PDF]

Porcine Health Management
Timely and humane euthanasia is essential to safeguard animal welfare on pig farms, yet studies in Brazil and other major pig-producing countries reveal persistent uncertainty and inconsistency in on-farm decision-making.
Laya Kannan Silva Alves, Cecília Archangelo Ferreira de Melo, Monique Danielle Pairis-Garcia, Andréia Gonçalves Arruda, Cesar Augusto Pospissil Garbossa   +4 more
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Perceptions of swine euthanasia among Brazilian caretakers from non-integrated swine farms [PDF]

Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Timely and humane euthanasia is crucial for animal welfare on swine farms, yet challenges persist in its implementation, particularly in Brazil, where the responsibility often falls to caretakers lacking training. This study aimed to assess the knowledge,
Laya Kannan Silva Alves, Laya Kannan Silva Alves, Monique Danielle Pairis-Garcia, Andréia Gonçalves Arruda, Cecília Archangelo Ferreira de Melo, Nadia de Almeida Ciriaco Gomes, Roberta Yukari Hoshino, Cesar Augusto Pospissil Garbossa   +7 more
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Conceptual barriers to palliative sedation: insights from focus group interviews with specialist palliative care professionals [PDF]

BMC Palliative Care
Background Palliative sedation is considered an essential measure when other methods cannot provide sufficient symptom control in end-of-life. Prior research suggests that health care professionals find boundaries between palliative sedation, routine ...
Solveig Torvund, Lisbeth Thoresen, Morten Magelssen, Olav Magnus Fredheim   +3 more
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Willingness of Dutch general practitioners to grant euthanasia and assisted suicide requests: a comparative study of physical and mental health conditions [PDF]

BMC Medical Ethics
Background The Netherlands legalised euthanasia and assisted suicide (EAS) in 2002, permitting requests from both physical and mental health conditions under strict conditions. However, physicians are not obliged to comply.
Esmee P. G. M. Jenniskens, Nils Mevenkamp   +1 more
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Hispanic worker attitudes toward pig euthanasia on U.S. farms [PDF]

Frontiers in Veterinary Science
IntroductionOn-farm pig euthanasia considers aspects of animal welfare and industry economics. Guidelines are available about the euthanasia process, but the agricultural workforce is highly diverse and guidelines do not consider cultural barriers ...
Nancy F. Acevedo León, Nancy F. Acevedo León, Pablo Lamino Jaramillo, Carlos Durán Gabela, Amy Boren-Alpízar, Allison Andrukonis, Marcelo Schmidt, John McGlone, Arlene Garcia, Arlene Garcia   +9 more
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Influences on the Decision to Euthanize a Compromised Pig [PDF]

Animals
The decision to euthanize a compromised pig can be challenging for pig farmers and veterinarians. To understand more about the challenges in Germany, a cross-sectional online survey was conducted.
Julia Stoffregen, Tristan Winkelmann, Bettina Schneider, Michel Fehrmann, Kathrin Gerdes, Moana Miller, Jennifer Reinmold, Isabel Hennig-Pauka, Nicole Kemper, Christin Kleinsorgen, Karl-Heinz Tölle, Lothar Kreienbrock, Michael Wendt, Elisabeth grosse Beilage   +13 more
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