Humane Euthanasia |
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A humane and timely death should be provided to animals that are not responding to treatment or have a catastrophic injury in order to minimize pain and suffering.
How to assess:
Review the euthanasia protocol to confirm that AVMA and AABP guidelines are being followed. At a minimum, this should include:
This protocol must have been reviewed and signed by the VOR within the last 12 months.
Evidence that this protocol is being followed on the farm will be checked during the audit by interviewing an employee who performs these procedures and by visual confirmation that farm practices are consistent with the SOP.
- Euthanasia method: gun, captive bolt, or approved solution (primary and secondary method needed if different)
- Plan to confirm death and repeat euthanasia method if necessary
- Method of deadstock removal that is consistent with local regulations
This protocol must have been reviewed and signed by the VOR within the last 12 months.
Evidence that this protocol is being followed on the farm will be checked during the audit by interviewing an employee who performs these procedures and by visual confirmation that farm practices are consistent with the SOP.
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This template is provided as a guideline; farms may write their own as long as minimum content (highlighted in blue) is met