If animals are to be euthanized at the end of a study, the method of euthanasia must be in accordance with the guidelines set up by the ____________.

If animals are to be euthanized at the end of a study, the method of euthanasia must be in accordance with the guidelines set up by the ____________.

• A. United States Agricultural Department (USDA)
• B. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• C. Public Health Service (PHS)
• D. American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

Answer: (D)

Euthanasia methods are guided by established, humane standards to minimize suffering. The American Veterinary Medical Association has published the Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals, which provide detailed, species-specific recommendations for acceptable methods and procedures. Institutions conducting research commonly adopt these guidelines as the standard to ensure humane treatment and compliance with broader regulatory expectations. While federal policy (such as PHS/NIH) requires adherence to AVMA guidelines, and USDA oversees welfare under the Animal Welfare Act, the specific euthanasia methods themselves come from AVMA.

Euthanasia methods are guided by established, humane standards to minimize suffering. The American Veterinary Medical Association has published the Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals, which provide detailed, species-specific recommendations for acceptable methods and procedures. Institutions conducting research commonly adopt these guidelines as the standard to ensure humane treatment and compliance with broader regulatory expectations. While federal policy (such as PHS/NIH) requires adherence to AVMA guidelines, and USDA oversees welfare under the Animal Welfare Act, the specific euthanasia methods themselves come from AVMA.