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Alternatives to Carbon Dioxide : Taking Responsibility for Humanely Ending the Life of Animals Axiak Flammer, Shannon; Eskes, Chantra; Kohler, Ingrid; Ochieng Pernet, Awilo; Jakob, Peter; Marahrens, Michael; Gent, Thomas C.; Golledge, Huw; Weary, Daniel M.

Abstract

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is commonly used to kill rodents. However, a large body of research has now established that CO₂ is aversive to them. A multidisciplinary symposium organized by the Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office discussed the drawbacks and alternatives to CO2 in euthanasia protocols for laboratory animals. Dialogue was facilitated by brainstorming sessions in small groups and a “World Café”. A conclusion from this process was that alternatives to CO₂ were urgently required, including a program of research and extension to meet the needs for humane killing of these animals. The next step will involve gathering a group of international experts to formulate, draft, and publish a research strategy on alternatives to CO₂.

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Title
Alternatives to Carbon Dioxide : Taking Responsibility for Humanely Ending the Life of Animals
Creator
Axiak Flammer, Shannon; Eskes, Chantra; Kohler, Ingrid; Ochieng Pernet, Awilo; Jakob, Peter; Marahrens, Michael; Gent, Thomas C.; Golledge, Huw; Weary, Daniel M.
Contributor
University of British Columbia. Animal Welfare Program
Publisher
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Date Issued
2019-07-24
Description
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is commonly used to kill rodents. However, a large body of research has now established that CO₂ is aversive to them. A multidisciplinary symposium organized by the Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office discussed the drawbacks and alternatives to CO2 in euthanasia protocols for laboratory animals. Dialogue was facilitated by brainstorming sessions in small groups and a “World Café”. A conclusion from this process was that alternatives to CO₂ were urgently required, including a program of research and extension to meet the needs for humane killing of these animals. The next step will involve gathering a group of international experts to formulate, draft, and publish a research strategy on alternatives to CO₂.
Subject
carbon dioxide; euthanasia; laboratory animals
Genre
Article
Type
Text
Language
eng
Date Available
2019-08-23
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Rights
CC BY 4.0
DOI
10.14288/1.0380578
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/2429/71420
Affiliation
Other UBC; Non UBC
Citation
Animals 9 (8): 482 (2019)
Publisher DOI
10.3390/ani9080482
Peer Review Status
Reviewed
Scholarly Level
Faculty
Rights URI
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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