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'''Cervical dislocation''' is a common method of [[animal euthanasia]]. It refers to a [[wikt:technique|technique]] used in physical [[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] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091017084023/http://www.ccac.ca/ |date=2009-10-17 }}. Accessed 13 July 2007.</ref> The aim is to quickly separate the spinal cord from the brain<ref name="Ext">Extension {{cite web |url=http://www.extension.org/pages/Cervical_dislocation |title=Cervical dislocation - eXtension |accessdate=2007-07-13 |url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080115072106/http://www.extension.org/pages/Cervical_dislocation |archivedate=2008-01-15 }}</ref> so as to provide the animal with a fast and painless death.<ref name="CCAC" /> |
'''Cervical dislocation''' is a common method of [[animal euthanasia]]. It refers to a [[wikt:technique|technique]] used in physical [[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] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091017084023/http://www.ccac.ca/ |date=2009-10-17 }}. Accessed 13 July 2007.</ref> The aim is to quickly separate the spinal cord from the brain<ref name="Ext">Extension {{cite web |url=http://www.extension.org/pages/Cervical_dislocation |title=Cervical dislocation - eXtension |accessdate=2007-07-13 |url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080115072106/http://www.extension.org/pages/Cervical_dislocation |archivedate=2008-01-15 }}</ref> so as to provide the animal with a fast and painless death.<ref name="CCAC" /> |
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Revision as of 15:02, 27 November 2023
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
Firm pressure is applied at the base of the skull, along with a sharp pinching and twisting of the thumb and forefinger. At the same time, the tail is pulled backward.[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 to be an ethically acceptable method for killing 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 Archived 2009-10-17 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed 13 July 2007.
- ^ a b Extension "Cervical dislocation - eXtension". Archived from the original on 2008-01-15. Retrieved 2007-07-13.
- ^ 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
