Evaluation of Alternative Euthanasia Methods of Neonatal Chickens
Hatched male layer chicks are currently euthanized by maceration in the United States. Public concerns on the use of maceration have led to the search for alternative methods. We hypothesized that gas inhalation and low atmospheric pressure stunning (LAPS) are viable and humane alternatives to insta...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-03-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/3/37 |