1.Emergency euthanasia of cattle challenged with Escherichia coli O157:H7 - A case study for evaluating the response to an infectious disease outbreak.
Brandon H GILROYED ; Tim REUTER ; John P KASTELIC ; Tim A MCALLISTER
Journal of Veterinary Science 2013;14(1):103-106
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.
Animals
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Cattle
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Cattle Diseases/*microbiology
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Disease Outbreaks/*veterinary
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Escherichia coli Infections/microbiology/*veterinary
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*Escherichia coli O157
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Euthanasia, Animal/*methods
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Hypnotics and Sedatives/administration & dosage/pharmacology
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Male
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Pentobarbital/administration & dosage/*pharmacology
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Soil