Kan. Admin. Regs. § 9-26-1

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 49, December 5, 2024

Section 9-26-1 - Euthanasia methods

(a) Adoption by reference. The report entitled "2000 Report of the AVMA Panel on Euthanasia," in the journal of the American veterinary medical association (JAVMA), vol. 218, no. 5, pages 669-696, including all tables, references, and appendices, as published on March 1, 2001, is adopted by reference.

(b) Acceptable methods of euthanasia. Each licensee shall use only those methods of euthanasia identified in the "2000 Report of the AVMA Panel of Euthanasia" as "acceptable" forms of euthanasia for the species of animal that is to be euthanized.

(c) Proper handling of animals during euthanasia procedure. Each licensee and permit holder who euthanizes animals shall follow the recommendations and guidelines for the handling and care of animals during the euthanasia process, as set out in the "2000 Report of the AVMA Panel on Euthanasia."

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 9-26-1

Authorized by K.S.A. 47-1712; implementing K.S.A. 47-1718; effective Nov. 15, 1996; amended, T-9-7-1-03, July 1, 2003; amended Oct. 31, 2003.