Behavioural alterations in piglets after surgical castration: Effects of analgesia and anaesthesia [PDF]
The present study aimed to use behavioural measures to assess pain induced by surgical castration of piglets, and evaluate the efficacy of pain-relief medications. In total, 143 male piglets from 29 sows were used.
Jinhyeon Yun +2 more
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Pre–emptive meloxicam for postoperative analgesia in piglets undergoing surgical castration
International audienceObjective To investigate the effect of preoperative meloxicam administration on postoperative stress and pain induced by surgical castration in piglets. Study design Prospective, blinded, randomized clinical trial.
Armelle Prunier
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Effect of surgical castration on the behavioural and acute phase responses of 5-day-old piglets
Pain and discomfort provoked by surgical castration of male pigs causes behavioural alterations that are particularly evident in the immediate days following this procedure.
Laura A Boyle, Sean Arkins
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