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'''Cervical dislocation''' is a common method of [[animal euthanasia]]. It refers to a [[wikt:technique|technique]] used in physical [[animal euthanasia|euthanasia]] of small animals by applying pressure to the neck and dislocating the [[spinal column]] from the [[skull]] or [[brain]].<ref name="CCAC">"[http://www.ccac.ca/en/CCAC_Programs/ETCC/GlossaryEng.htm Glossary] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070629023136/http://www.ccac.ca/en/CCAC_Programs/ETCC/GlossaryEng.htm |date=June 29, 2007 }}." CCAC Programs. 2005. [http://www.ccac.ca Canadian Council on Animal Care]. Accessed 13 July 2007.</ref> The aim is to quickly separate the spinal cord from the brain |
'''Cervical dislocation''' is a common method of [[animal euthanasia]]. It refers to a [[wikt:technique|technique]] used in physical [[animal euthanasia|euthanasia]] of small animals by applying pressure to the neck and dislocating the [[spinal column]] from the [[skull]] or [[brain]].<ref name="CCAC">"[http://www.ccac.ca/en/CCAC_Programs/ETCC/GlossaryEng.htm Glossary] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070629023136/http://www.ccac.ca/en/CCAC_Programs/ETCC/GlossaryEng.htm |date=June 29, 2007 }}." CCAC Programs. 2005. [http://www.ccac.ca Canadian Council on Animal Care]. Accessed 13 July 2007.</ref> The aim is to quickly separate the spinal cord from the brain<ref name="Ext">Extension http://www.extension.org/pages/Cervical_dislocation</ref> so as to provide the animal with a fast and painless death.<ref name="CCAC" /> |
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== Technique == |
== Technique == |
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Revision as of 09:38, 10 May 2018
Cervical dislocation is a common method of animal euthanasia. It refers to a technique used in physical euthanasia of small animals by applying pressure to the neck and dislocating the spinal column from the skull or brain.[1] The aim is to quickly separate the spinal cord from the brain[2] so as to provide the animal with a fast and painless death.[1]
Technique
Apply firm pressure at the base of the skull, sharply pinching and twisting between thumb and forefinger. At the same time, pull backward on the tail.[3] This severs the spinal cord at the base of the brain or within the cervical spine area (the upper third of the neck).[2] According to the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC), cervical dislocation is normally only conducted on small animals.[1]
Ethics
The University of Iowa and some veterinary associations consider the technique as an ethically accepted method for terminating the life of small rodents such as rats, mice, squirrels, etc.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Glossary Archived June 29, 2007, at the Wayback Machine." CCAC Programs. 2005. Canadian Council on Animal Care. Accessed 13 July 2007.
- ^ a b Extension http://www.extension.org/pages/Cervical_dislocation
- ^ Hogan, B., F. Constantini, and E. Lacy. 1986. Manipulating the Mouse Embryo: A Laboratory Manual
- ^ University of Iowa. "Euthanasia Archived January 26, 2008, at the Wayback Machine." Accessed 15 August 2007
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