Evaluation of Euthanasia Methods on Behavioral and Physiological Responses of Newly Hatched Male Layer Chicks

Evaluation of Euthanasia Methods on Behavioral and Physiological Responses of Newly Hatched Male Layer Chicks

Newly hatched male layer chicks are considered as “by-products” in the egg industry and must be humanely euthanized at the hatchery. Instantaneous mechanical destruction (maceration) is the predominant euthanasia method applied in poultry hatcheries and is approved by the American Veterinary Medical...

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Main Authors: Xi Wang, Dan Zhao, Allison C. Milby, Gregory S. Archer, E. David Peebles, Shailesh Gurung, Morgan B. Farnell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
carbon dioxide
chicken
euthanasia
low atmospheric pressure
nitrogen
welfare
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/6/1802

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