 | NER is a non-governmental registry created and administered by the Raptor Education Foundation, a non-profit environmental
organization with 28 years experience educating the public about environmental concepts
and issues. |
| NER is designed to provide law enforcement authorities
independent proof that the veterinarian acted professionally and ethically if their
client improperly disposes of a chemically euthanized carcass which then poisons wildlife
species. This evidence (NER registration form) greatly diminishes* the
veterinarian's potential to be fined or incarcerated. |
| NER provides the veterinarian a simple three part form which also serves
to educate the client about the potential for secondary poisonings and their
responsibilities/liabilities involved with improper carcass disposal. This Registry
Form, signed by both veterinarian and client becomes a legal document held by a third
party (REF) that proves the veterinarian acted professionally and ethically should
wildlife species die as a result of a client acting irresponsibly. |
| NER, through its special copyrighted form provides for
indemnification and holding the veterinarian harmless from losses and damages as a
result of improper disposal by the client. The veterinarian mails one copy of the
form to our office, one copy is left with the client, and one copy stays with the
veterinarian. Everybody has an immediate record of what transpired. Should a
problem arise, law enforcement authorities can verify the euthanasia registry date by
confirming the information with the NER offices. |
| NER provides its members the best current protocols for proper carcass
disposal if cremation or rendering is not an option. |
| NER provides its members bulletins on improved disposal options and
alternatives as they arise. |
| NER members will have unlimited access to the NER website for the most
recent updates and information relating to in situ euthanasia. |
| NER membership (as it grows) will support research and education
programs whose goal is to significantly decrease the death of wildlife species
resulting from secondary poisonings, and to educate ranchers and veterinarians about this
serious and tragic issue. As patterns of euthanasia data are collected
researchers will have an invaluable data base to improve environmental
health. |
| NER limits access to data gathered by the registry to veterinary professionals,
researchers, and wildlife authorities. To guard privacy, records are only provided
following appropriate legal protocols and demonstrated need.
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*Use of NER does not guarantee immunity from prosecution for
alleged violations-remember anyone can be sued for anything at anytime. NER does
provide incontrovertible documentation that you advised your client as to their
responsibilities in matters involving chemical euthanasia. |
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