Emergency euthanasia of cattle challenged with Escherichia coli O157:H7 - A case study for evaluating the response to an infectious disease outbreak.
10.4142/jvs.2013.14.1.103
- Author:
Brandon H GILROYED
;
Tim REUTER
;
John P KASTELIC
;
Tim A MCALLISTER
- Publication Type:Case Reports ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
- Keywords:
control;
disease;
emergency;
euthanasia;
outbreak
- MeSH:
Animals;
Cattle;
Cattle Diseases/*microbiology;
Disease Outbreaks/*veterinary;
Escherichia coli Infections/microbiology/*veterinary;
*Escherichia coli O157;
Euthanasia, Animal/*methods;
Hypnotics and Sedatives/administration & dosage/pharmacology;
Male;
Pentobarbital/administration & dosage/*pharmacology;
Soil
- From:Journal of Veterinary Science
2013;14(1):103-106
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
In the event of an infectious disease outbreak in cattle, carcasses must be disposed of in a rapid and contained manner. This brief communication details injection of a barbiturate to euthanize cattle inoculated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 followed by carcass composting in a manner that prevents the spread of infectious agents.