Euthanasia
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Contents
Statement of Purpose
These links and documents contain information about best practices for euthanasia.
Introduction
Contributors
Fishes
(Note: acceptable methods depend on institutional IACUC)
- MS-222-immersion
- Directly into formalin (5-10%) (e.g., larval fishes); see subsampling below
- Directly into ethanol (70-95%)
- Freezing (ice and water bath)
Remember to conduct any live-color photography prior to euthanizing to preserve color
Herps
- MS-222 (50mg/L??) immersion (amphibians)
- MS-222 injection (reptiles)
- Benzocaine (amphibians)
- Ethyl acetate
- Directly into formalin (5-10%) (e.g., larval); see subsampling below
- Directly into ethanol (10%)
- Freezing
