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<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Folks - <br>
<br>
We are working on comments to the Office of Laboratory Animal
Welfare of the National Institutes of Health regarding the AVMA
Euthanasia Guidelines. <br>
<br>
We are trying to do a thorough, out-of-the-ballpark discussion on
the allegation by the AVMA that "alternatives" such as isoflurane
are available. <br>
<br>
Yes, I've found that isoflurane (halogenated ether) is sold in
most countries, but the question is can you get it?<br>
<br>
Surely someone out there has tried and failed? Or tried and succeded?<br>
<br>
Please help us to help you - let me know if you've tried obtaining
isoflurane in other countries and if so, what was the result? And
in what country, please.<br>
<br>
And if you haven't tried, would you please at least write to your
in-country collaborators to ask them if they are able to obtain
isoflurane and let me know what they say?<br>
<br>
Thanks.<br>
<br>
Ellen<br>
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Ellen Paul
Executive Director
The Ornithological Council
Email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:ellen.paul@verizon.net">ellen.paul@verizon.net</a>
Phone (301) 986 8568
"Providing Scientific Information about Birds<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="http://www.nmnh.si.edu/BIRDNET">"
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/BIRDNET"</a>
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