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Consideration should be taken to the specific conditions of the region in which your work is being conducted, and modifications to procedures made accordingly to ensure the best welfare of the animal and safety of the project participants. Any modifications required should be outlined in the project application.  \nStandard Operating Procedure  \nEUTHANASIA OF SMALL STRANDED CETACEANS USING FIREARMS  \nPrepared by: Perth Zoo and Nature Protection Branch, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions  \nPrepared for: Animal Ethics Committee  \nVersion 1.1 October 2017  \nDepartment of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Locked Bag 104  \nBentley Delivery Centre WA 6983 Phone: (08) 9219 9000  \n[www.dbca.wa.gov.au](www.dbca.wa.gov.au)  \n© Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions on behalf of the State of Western Australia 2017  \nThis work is copyright. You may download, display, print and reproduce this material with suitable acknowledgement. Requests and enquiries concerning reproduction and rights should be addressed to the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.  \nThis standard operating procedure was prepared by the Species and Communities Branch, Science and Conservation Division, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.  \nQuestions regarding the use of this material should be directed to: Principal Zoologist  \nSpecies and Communities Branch  \nDepartment of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Locked Bag 104  \nBentley Delivery Centre WA 6983 Phone: (08) 9219 9511  \n[Email:](Email: fauna@dbca.wa.gov.au)[ ](Email: fauna@dbca.wa.gov.au)[fauna@dbca.wa.gov.au](Email: fauna@dbca.wa.gov.au)  \nThe recommended reference for this publication is:  \nDepartment of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (2017) . Standard Operating Procedure: Euthanasia of Small Stranded Cetaceans using Firearms. Perth, WA: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.  \nDisclaimer  \nThe State of Western Australia and its employees do not guarantee that this publication is without flaw of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other consequence that may arise from you relying on any information in this publication.  \nRevision history log  \n\n| Version Date Details Author/Reviewer Approval |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1.0 | 20/01/2014 | Document created | Dr Jordan Hampton, Dr Peter Mawson and Doug Coughran | March 2013 |\n| 1.1 | 24/05/2017 | Minor revisions | Georgina Yeatman, Georgina Anderson and Manda Page | August 2017 |\n\nApprovals  \nVersion 1.1  \nApproved by:    Date: 17/08/2017  \nDr Manda Page  \nPrincipal Zoologist, Species and Communities Branch, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions  \nVersion 1.0  \nThis document has been reviewed and endorsed by the Department’s Animal Ethics Committee  \nAcknowledgments  \nThis standard operating procedure was originally developed by Jordan Hampton (Ecotone Wildlife), Peter Mawson (Perth Zoo) and Doug Coughran (Deparmtent of Parks and Wildlife), with contributions from Charles Caraguel (University of Adelaide) and Lauren Boren (NZ Department of Conservation) .  \nContents  \n1 Purpose ...................................................................................................................................... 5  \n2 Scope .......................................................................................................................................... 5  \n3 Definitions ...........................................................................................","cbCaibOUO5ukYwdU","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibOUO5ukYwdU","pdf",1239955,17,"English","# Purpose\n## Scope\n## Definitions\n# Approved Methods\n## Deciding when euthanasia is necessary\n## Euthanasing a cetacean\n# Procedure Outline\n## Equipment\n## Personnel\n## Assessing the animal\n## Firearm safety\n## Discharging or shooting\n## Repeat shooting\n## Confirming death\n## Maintenance of equipment\n## Records\n# Level of Impact\n# Ethical Considerations","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this SOP for euthanasing small stranded cetaceans?\",\"answer\":\"It provides an approved, welfare- and safety-focused procedure for euthanasia of small stranded cetaceans using firearms in Western Australia (WA DBCA). 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