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Investigative Techniques > Euthanasia, Animal
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Euthanasia, Animal  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Animal Euthanasia
  • Animal Mercy Killing
  • Mercy Killing, Animal

Note

  • methods of "sacrificing" animals go here if the topic of discussion; for euthanasia of laboratory animals, coordinate with ANIMALS, LABORATORY

Scope note

  • The killing of animals for reasons of mercy, to control disease transmission or maintain the health of animal populations, or for experimental purposes (ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION).

History note

  • 2003

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D037901

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