Validation of a poll shot captive bolt as a single step method of euthanasia of cattle

Authors

  • R. Dewell Center for Food Security and Public Health, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011
  • L. Moran Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011
  • A. Michael Veterinary Diagnostic & Production Animal Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011
  • K. Hayman Veterinary Diagnostic & Production Animal Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011
  • E. Rowe Biomedical Sciences, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011
  • G. Dewell Veterinary Diagnostic & Production Animal Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20238949

Abstract

Euthanasia should occur with minimal pain and distress for the animal and the person administering the procedure. The AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia lists a frontal shot as the recommended anatomical location for both penetrating cap­tive bolt and gunshot euthanasia. However, in many situations access to the frontal site is not possible or may cause exces­sive distress to the animal. The objective of this study was to validate the effectiveness of a penetrating captive bolt when positioned behind the poll as a single step method for humane euthanasia of cattle.

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Published

2024-05-10

Issue

No. 56 (2023): 2023 Annual Conference Proceedings

Section

Research Summaries

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