The results of pork check-off-funded research initiatives on swine euthanasia will be discussed at a Feb. 1 Swine Euthanasia Research Workshop/Webinar from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Embassy Suites, Des Moines, IA.
An overview of euthanasia research efforts will include talks on mechanical methods. Sarah Probst-Miller, DVM, Carthage (IL) Veterinary Service, Ltd., will cover electrocution; Suzanne Millman, DVM, Iowa State University, will talk on captive bolt technology and also on Zephyr non-penetrating captive bolt.
Terry Engle of Colorado State University will review novel methods with high-altitude hypoxia.
Discussing carbon dioxide and gas mixtures will be Mhairi Sutherland, formerly of Texas Tech University and now working at Ag Research New Zealand looking at gas combinations; and Larry Sadler of Iowa State University focusing on gas administration rate using the smart box.
Sherrie Niekamp, National Pork Board, will provide closing comments.
For more information and registration, contact Niekamp by e-mail sniekamp@pork.org or call (800) 456-7675.
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