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

Brandon-H GILROYED; Tim REUTER; John-P KASTELIC; Tim-A MCALLISTER.

Journal of Veterinary Science ; : 103-106, 2013.

Article in En | WPRIM | ID: wpr-219410

Responsible library: WPRO

ABSTRACT

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.

Subject(s)

Animals; Cattle; Male; Cattle Diseases/microbiology; Disease Outbreaks/veterinary; Escherichia coli Infections/microbiology; Escherichia coli O157; Euthanasia, Animal/methods; Hypnotics and Sedatives/administration & dosage; Pentobarbital/administration & dosage; Soil

Key words

control; disease; emergency; euthanasia; outbreak

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Full text: 1 Index: WPRIM Main subject: Pentobarbital / Soil / Cattle Diseases / Disease Outbreaks / Escherichia coli O157 / Euthanasia, Animal / Escherichia coli Infections / Hypnotics and Sedatives Limits: Animals Language: En Journal: Journal of Veterinary Science Year: 2013 Type: Article

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