ANSC 2251 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Pistol Grip, Sedative, Cerebral Cortex
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The intentional causing of a painless and easy death to a horse suffering from an incurable or painful disease. Mortality of horses 20 years and over are 8 to 9 times greater than younger horses. 1 of 2 horses will die once they get to their 30"s. Stand up, lay down, seek food and water. Recognize activities that makes a horse a horse: eat, drink, run, roll, etc. Muscle damage from sitting down (crush syndrome) Penetrating captive bolt - no pain or fear. Destroy cerebral cortex - no pain or fear. Pet food companies require products to be free of sodium phenobarbital for aesthetic reasons, but trace residues of minimal risk. Depress cns causing deep anesthesia, lead to cardiac/respiratory arrest. Optimal: the intersection of the diagonal line from the base of the ear to the outside of the corner of the eye. May be upsetting for people to watch. Blink reflex: touch clear part of the eye.
