What Animal Euthanasia Practices Does the AVMA Allow?

The AVMA has established guidelines for the use of carbon dioxide (CO2) in euthanizing wildlife animals. Below are some of the recommended best practices for CO2 euthanasia, as outlined by the AVMA: Trained personnel should administer CO2 euthanasia. Proper training should include instruction on equipment usage, administration methods, and successful euthanasia indicators. The euthanasia should…