SECTION 775:10-8-18. Euthanasia by injection of controlled dangerous substances; verification of death

(a)   An additional dose of a euthanasia drug shall be administered if, within 30 seconds after an intravenous or intracardiac injection, or 15 minutes after an intraperitoneal injection an animal fails to demonstrate:

(1)   Loss of consciousness;

(2)   Absence of heartbeat and respiration; and

(3)   Lack of corneal and pupillary reflexes.

(b)   The additional dose of euthanasia drug may be administered by intravenous, intraperitoneal, or intracardiac injection, as appropriate to the size and level of consciousness of the animal, and in accordance with the guidelines set forth in Rule 775:10-8-17.

(c)   To verify death, each animal shall be examined and be found to have:

(1)   Absence of a heartbeat and respiration; and

(2)   Lack of corneal and pupillary reflexes.

[Source: Added at 18 Ok Reg 1379, eff 5-11-01]