Swine Euthanasia & Depopulation Guidance
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) would like to provide producers with resources for the euthanasia or depopulation of pigs during a market disruption event.
Swine Euthanasia Guidance
Swine Euthanasia Methods and Considerations
Swine Depopulation Guidance
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has defined depopulation as the rapid and efficient destruction of a complete population of animals in response to urgent circumstances with as much consideration given to the welfare of the animals as practicable.
AVMA Guidelines for the Depopulation of Animals: 2019 Edition
AVMA Guidelines for Depopulation of Swine Summary
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) has new Recommendations for the Depopulation of Swine, which includes fact sheets of guidance for veterinarians and producers about available swine depopulation methods, limitations, and plan development for emergency situations.
The National Pork Board's Depopulation Checklist Form and Covid 19 Depopulation and Disposal Document can help producers plan for and document on-farm depopulation of animals.