Equipment Model

VOLGA Instruments

Description

The CO₂ Euthanasia Unit by VOLGA Instruments is designed to humanely euthanize animals using carbon dioxide (CO₂) gas. It provides a controlled environment to ensure a painless and ethical end-of-life process for laboratory animals, adhering to established guidelines for animal welfare.

Lab

Common Lab

Institute

Central Animal Research Facility

Location

Central Animal Research Facility, Opposite MSLS, Eshwar Nagar, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka 576104, India

• Applications

  • Ethical euthanasia of rodents and small animals

  • Compliance with institutional animal care and use protocols

  • Research studies requiring humane endpoints

• Key Features

  • Precise CO₂ flow control for gradual induction

  • Transparent chamber for monitoring animal condition

  • Safety features to prevent operator exposure to CO₂

  • Easy-to-clean materials to maintain hygiene standards

  • Compact design suitable for laboratory settings

• Limitations

  • Requires a continuous supply of CO₂ gas

  • Not suitable for use with animals that cannot be placed in a chamber

  • Proper training needed to ensure humane use