Response to Roustan et al. 'Evaluating methods of mouse euthanasia on the oocyte quality: cervical dislocation versus isoflurane inhalation': animal welfare concerns regarding the aversiveness of isoflurane and its inability to cause rapid death

Lab Anim. 2012 Oct;46(4):358-9; author reply 360. doi: 10.1258/la.2012.012101.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Anesthetics, Inhalation / toxicity*
  • Animal Use Alternatives*
  • Animals
  • Euthanasia, Animal / methods*
  • Female
  • Isoflurane / toxicity*
  • Mice
  • Oocytes / drug effects*
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / veterinary*

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Inhalation
  • Isoflurane