Florida Administrative Code
5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
5C - Division of Animal Industry
Chapter 5C-25 - HUMANE EUTHANASIA OF LIVESTOCK
Section 5C-25.001 - Definitions
Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 5C-25.001
Current through Reg. 50, No. 249, December 24, 2024
Definitions for the purpose of this section:
(1) Euthanasia is a humane, proficient acceptable method for the destruction of livestock.
(2) Humane Methods means a method whereby the animal is rapidly and effectively rendered insensitive to pain by use of:
(a) A penetrating captive bolt;
(b) A gunshot of appropriate caliber and
placement;
(c) The simultaneous and
instantaneous severance of the carotid arteries with a sharp instrument causing
loss of consciousness by anemia;
(d) Electrical means; or
(e) Chemical
means.
Specific Authority 828.25(1) FS. Law Implemented 828.22(1), (2) FS.
New 1-26-00.
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