title: [Humane killing of animals in agricultural management].
abstract: The special problem of handling weak, chronically ill, injured farm animals or those not sellable for slaughter is described. Farmers generally do not have sufficient knowledge in killing animals. They need external help or they must take specific training courses to get the necessary knowledge. Solutions how to improve animal welfare in this field are given.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: von Holleben
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: von Wenzlawowicz
mesh_terms: D000820:Animal Diseases; D000822:Animal Husbandry / Q000592:standards*; D000827:Animal Welfare; D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D037901:Euthanasia, Animal; D005858:Germany