Euthanasia by intrathecal injection of lidocaine in calves

cadaveric and pilot studies

Authors

  • Marjolaine Rousseau Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Montreal, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, J2S 2M2, Canada
  • Gabrielle Tremblay-St-Jean Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Montreal, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, J2S 2M2, Canada
  • Martine Denicourt Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Montreal, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, J2S 2M2, Canada
  • Kalidou Ndiaye Department of Veterinary Biomedicine, University of Montreal, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, J2S 2M2, Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20197300

Keywords:

euthanasia, carcass disposal, lidocaine, Intrathecal injection

Abstract

Injectable alternatives to pentobarbital overdose euthanasia of cattle are needed to improve the safety of carcass disposal. Intrathecal injection of lidocaine has been investigated as a method of euthanasia in anesthetized horses and results in low residues in the carcasses. Its efficacy has not been evaluated in cattle. The objectives were to describe the intrathecal distribution of a dye in cadavers and to investigate its efficacy as a method of euthanasia in calves.

Cover image of the 52nd Conference Proceedings: A photo of a herd of cattle shot from below. A black and white cow is looking curiously at the phototgrapher. Yellow

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Published

2019-09-12

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2019

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