Humane Methods of Killing (EU6.1)

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Laboratory animals are killed for a variety of reasons, for example, to allow tissues to be taken for ex-vivo studies, to prevent pain and distress when a humane endpoint of a study has been reached, or when breeding programs result in over-production of some animals.

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The Establishment Licence gives the Institution a range of responsibilities to ensure that the provisions of A(SP)A are observed.

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Schedule 1 lists methods for humanely killing animals, and approved means of confirming that they are dead.

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Those killing animals for scientific purposes can implement all 3Rs in a number of different ways.

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When killing individual animals in a group, or when using a method that requires handling and restraint, it is important that this is done in a careful and competent way.

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Humanely killing animals can be associated with a number of different safety hazards, but the risk to individuals can be greatly reduced by following appropriate procedures, and ensuring that a local risk assessment has been conducted.

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