S. N. Okeke

Comparing the Effect of Methods of Rat Euthanasia on the Brain of Wistar Rats: Cervical Dislocation, Chloroform Inhalation, Diethyl Ether Inhalation and Formalin Inhalation

U. S. Aguwa, C. E. Eze, B. N. Obinwa, S. N. Okeke, S. F. Onwuelingo, D. I. Okonkwo, D. K. Ogbuokiri, A. E. Agulanna, I. J. Obiesie & A. J. Umezulike · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Contentions still exist as to the most humane method of sacrificing experimental animals. Beyond humaneness, there is also the issue of appropriateness of a method of sacrifice with regards to organ safety. This study compared four common methods of rodent sacrifice used in Niger...