Euthanasia: Let’s Talk it Over
…lead back to the same destination, can we move on to planning the euthanasia. It is perfectly natural to feel intense anxiety over the euthanasia itself. Not only have we…
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The Horse Euthanasia Decision
…each terminal case, which helps us to mold a working philosophy about euthanasia.? In most cases, veterinarians use euthanasia when an animal is in pain and has little to no…
A Gentle End: Humane Equine Euthanasia
Although euthanizing a horse can be a difficult decision, a recent study found that the widely used euthanasia method is effective and humane. | © Paula da Silva/arnd.nl Anyone who…
Equine Euthanasia?A Solution Not To Be Feared
Today I’m going to discuss my own thoughts, as a horse owner and trainer, on the sensitive subject of equine euthanasia, a topic my friend and Horse Journal colleague, Dr….
The Slaughter Question
…the slaughter animal is kept alive until it can be immediately processed for food. The method of death must not introduce foreign substances into the animal’s body; therefore, no euthanasia…
I’ll Propose A Plan For Unwanted Horses
…also means that my support for humane euthanasia of unwanted horses is growing stronger. Why’ Because the reality is that horse owners (whether responsible or irresponsible) simply must have an…
More About My Plan For Unwanted Horses
…problem by sponsoring a low-cost euthanasia program. I expected?and hoped?to get a lot of comments and objections. But, instead, I’ve gotten no comments at all. I’m suspecting one or two…
Unwanted Horses Need A Broader Solution
…gelding horses and for euthanasia programs. The UHC website (www.unwantedhorsecoalition.org) lists six other organizations with programs like this. Getting a national low-cost euthanasia program working faces two big challenges. The…
Bulletin Board: 11/00
…2. Wakefield, R.I. — two-year-old mare; onset 8/23, euthanasia 8/28. 3. Tuckahoe, N.J. — six-year-old gelding; onset 8/27, euthansia 8/30. 4. Bedford, Mass. — 12-year-old gelding; onset 8/26, euthanasia 8/29….
Equine Insurance: It’s All About Protection
…may provide for “full mortality” or “limited mortality” coverage. Full mortality insurance covers death directly or indirectly from most accidents, illnesses or diseases, and will cover death from euthanasia done…