Welfare of horses during killing for purposes other than slaughter by EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare), Søren Saxmose Nielsen, Julio Alvarez, Anette Boklund, Sabine Dippel, Fernanda Dorea, Jordi Figuerola, Mette Herskin, Miguel Angel Miranda Chueca, Eleonora Nannoni, Romolo Nonno, Anja Riber, Karl Stahl, Jan Arend Stegeman, Hans‐Hermann Thulke, Frank Tuyttens, Christoph Winckler, Mohan Raj, Antonio Velarde, Denise Candiani, Yves Van der Stede, Virginie Michel

“…Three stunning and/or killing methods for Phase 2 for horses were identified: (i) penetrative captive bolt followed by killing, (ii) firearms with free projectiles and (iii) lethal injection. Welfare consequences that horses may experience during each process (e.g. handling stress, restriction of movement and injuries during restraint) were identified and potential hazards are listed for all phases, along with preventive and corrective measures. …”
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OOxytetracycline Hydrochloride (OTC-HCl) Application for Control of Palm Phytoplasmas by Brian W. Bahder, Ericka E. Helmick

“… Phytoplasma diseases of palms are a major threat to the Florida nursery and landscaping industries.  Historically, lethal yellowing (LY) has been responsible for the death of millions of coconut palms throughout the Caribbean.  …”
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OOxytetracycline Hydrochloride (OTC-HCl) Application for Control of Palm Phytoplasmas by Brian W. Bahder, Ericka E. Helmick

“… Phytoplasma diseases of palms are a major threat to the Florida nursery and landscaping industries.  Historically, lethal yellowing (LY) has been responsible for the death of millions of coconut palms throughout the Caribbean.  …”
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Recommendations for Control and Mitigation of Laurel Wilt and Ambrosia Beetle Vectors in Commercial Avocado Groves in Florida by Jonathan Henry Crane, Daniel Carrillo, Edward A. Evans, Romina Gazis, Bruce A Schaffer, Fredy H Ballen Orozco, Jeff Wasielewski

“… The lethal laurel wilt epidemic affecting avocado trees in Florida is caused by a fungal pathogen-ambrosia beetle complex (LW-AB). …”
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Recommendations for Control and Mitigation of Laurel Wilt and Ambrosia Beetle Vectors in Commercial Avocado Groves in Florida by Jonathan Henry Crane, Daniel Carrillo, Edward A. Evans, Romina Gazis, Bruce A Schaffer, Fredy H Ballen Orozco, Jeff Wasielewski

“… The lethal laurel wilt epidemic affecting avocado trees in Florida is caused by a fungal pathogen-ambrosia beetle complex (LW-AB). …”
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