Clinical Reasoning About Timely Euthanasia of Compromised Pigs [PDF]
Veterinary SciencesIn traditional livestock care, veterinarians often face situations where they have to determine the optimal time for euthanasia to prevent unnecessary suffering and pain.
Lothar Kreienbrock +1 more
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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 ManagementTimely 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.
A G Arruda
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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 +2 more
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Perceptions of swine euthanasia among Brazilian caretakers from non-integrated swine farms [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceTimely 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,
A G Arruda
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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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Dairy workers' attitudes toward dairy cattle euthanasia
Journal of Dairy Science, 2023 : Implementing timely and humane euthanasia in dairy farms remains a critical concern. One of the possible barriers for the implementation of timely euthanasia on-farm is dairy workers' attitudes toward the act.
A G Arruda +2 more
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Criteria for timely euthanasia of compromised pigs based on expert opinion and longitudinal data collection on farm [PDF]
Porcine Health ManagementTimely euthanasia is essential for safeguarding pig welfare by preventing unnecessary pain and suffering. However, the definition of what constitutes “timely” euthanasia and which clinical signs allow identification of this time point require empirical ...
Julia D. Kschonek +13 more
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Conceptual barriers to palliative sedation: insights from focus group interviews with specialist palliative care professionals [PDF]
BMC Palliative CareBackground 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 +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 EthicsBackground 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 +1 more
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Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceIntroductionThis 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 ...
Amy Boren Alpizar, Pablo Lamino
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