The process of spinal transection carried out in a fully conscious - TopicsExpress



          

The process of spinal transection carried out in a fully conscious large animal is likely to be profoundly distressing, traumatic, and painful and create unnecessary suffering and distress because a complete transection is difficult to achieve. In addition, since the primary sense in these highly social mammals is hearing, the impact of hearing other cetaceans—and specifically members of their social group—being killed has the potential to further compound the negative effects of this hunting method. - A Veterinary and Behavioral Analysis of Dolphin Killing Methods Currently Used in the “Drive Hunt” in Taiji, Japan Butterworth, Brakes Vail and Reiss
Posted on: Sun, 19 Jan 2014 05:41:44 +0000

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