Euthanasia of calves

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Euthanasia of calves

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Step 1 of 11

Place the charge in the barrel and screw the firing mechanism back on firmly.

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<p>Find this spot mid point between the bottom of the ears.</p>

Find this spot mid point between the bottom of the ears.

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Step 3 of 11

<p>Make sure you shoot straight in, perpendicular to the scull. Not on an angle.</p>

Make sure you shoot straight in, perpendicular to the scull. Not on an angle.

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Step 4 of 11

Cock the bolt gun ready to fire like this.

ONLY do this when you have the animal restrained and are ready to use it.

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<p>You MUST place bolt up against skull and fire.</p>

You MUST place bolt up against skull and fire.

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Failure results in the animal not collapsing, eye movement still occurs and it may vocalise still.

IF THIS HAPPENS REPEAT THE BOLT PROCESS IMMEDIATELY.

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There are 5 signs of death.

ENSURE ALL ARE OBTAINED.

if you touch the eye it won't blink
the pupil is dilated
there is no jaw tone
there is no tongue tone
breathing is absent

Wait 5 minutes before final accessment.

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Step 8 of 11

If necessary cut the veins to bleed the calf out.

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<p>Note the hook on the end of the handle.</p><p>This is for removing the charge from the chamber after use.</p>

Note the hook on the end of the handle.

This is for removing the charge from the chamber after use.

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Step 10 of 11

Like this.

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By clicking the “complete and exit” button on the next screen you are acknowledging you have been trained and understand this euthanasia process.