Determination of Dairy Cattle Euthanasia Criteria and Analysis of Barriers to Humane Euthanasia in the United States: The Veterinarian Perspective

Determination of Dairy Cattle Euthanasia Criteria and Analysis of Barriers to Humane Euthanasia in the United States: The Veterinarian Perspective

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. Our study aimed to identify decision-making criteria and the most common factors considered by veterinarians when making and car...

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Main Authors: 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
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
animal welfare
survey
cow
calf
heifer
euthanasia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/6/1051

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