Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 638 - Veterinarians
EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS
Section 638.520 - Injection of sodium pentobarbital; verification of death
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 638.520
Current through December 31, 2024
1. If, within 30 seconds after an intravenous injection, 15 minutes after an intraperitoneal injection or 60 minutes after an oral administration of a euthanasic agent, an animal demonstrates:
(a) Consciousness;
(b) Indications of breathing or a heartbeat;
(c) Capillary response in the gums; or
(d) Corneal or pupillary reflexes, the euthanasia technician shall administer another dose of a euthanasic agent.
2. The euthanasia technician may inject an animal with a euthanasic agent if the animal is unconscious.
3. To verify death, the euthanasia technician shall examine each animal and find:
(a) Rigor mortis; or
(b) Lack of heartbeat, respiration, pupillary reflex and corneal reflex.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs, eff. 6-20-90; A by R091-06, 11-13-2006; A by R117-23A, eff. 2/16/2024
NRS 638.070, 638.119
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