this is for your references. you can chose depending on your fascilities and laws... etc

Baumans, V., Meijer, J. C., Haberham, Z. L., de Groot, H. N., & Hellebrekers, L. J. (1998). [Euthanasia of piglets: gas or injection?]. Tijdschrift voor diergeneeskunde, 123(24), 738-742.

Chevillon, P., Mircovich, C., Dubroca, S., & Fleho, J. (2004). Comparison of different pig euthanasia methods available to farmers. Proc Int Soc Anim Hyg, 45-46.

Casey-Trott, T. M., Millman, S. T., Turner, P. V., Nykamp, S. G., & Widowski, T. M. (2013). Effectiveness of a nonpenetrating captive bolt for euthanasia of piglets less than 3 d of age. Journal of animal science, 91(11), 5477-5484.

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Dear Rayappan Cyril Roy

You can choose approved acceptable methods like using non-inhaled agents instead of physical methods.

Please find the attached.

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Thanks guys.

Casey- Trot article is great and useful (Casey-Trott, T. M., Millman, S. T., Turner, P. V., Nykamp, S. G., & Widowski, T. M. (2013). Effectiveness of a nonpenetrating captive bolt for euthanasia of piglets less than 3 d of age. Journal of animal science, 91(11), 5477-5484).

I think, we are using the Zephyr- E captive bolt.  I will double check today. My question is " how do we use it appropriately. I find the current method of holding the pig by the ears to apply the captive bolt negates the point that we have to be kind to the animals we deal with. Is there a better way to hold the pig for application?

Update for people who are interested: We are using the Zephyr- E captive bolt. No need to lift the piglet by the ear. Just keep a hand on the ear while the piglet is resting on the ground to stablize the head, and pull the trigger. Works perfectly fine.

Is there a free app for pig breeding management? The Zoetis app "Show Pig" doesnt seem to work!!!!