Kay Winston R, Mawson Peter R
Species and Communities Branch, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, South Perth, WA 6151, Australia.
Perth Zoo Science, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, South Perth, WA 6151, Australia.
Animals (Basel). 2021 Jul 29;11(8):2239. doi: 10.3390/ani11082239.
The euthanasia of cane toads under field conditions presents a number of logistical and animal welfare challenges. One recommended method of control involves the use of carbon dioxide in plastic bags. This paper describes the minimum amount of time (4 h) required to efficiently euthanase toads with a carbon dioxide concentration of 4.96% under field conditions experienced in northern Australia. Discussion is also provided on the issues of safe disposal of biological and plastic waste associated with the application of this method.
在野外环境下对甘蔗蟾蜍实施安乐死存在诸多后勤保障和动物福利方面的挑战。一种推荐的控制方法是在塑料袋中使用二氧化碳。本文描述了在澳大利亚北部野外环境中,使用浓度为4.96%的二氧化碳高效安乐死蟾蜍所需的最短时间(4小时)。还讨论了与该方法应用相关的生物和塑料废物安全处置问题。