Development of a Donkey Grimace Scale to Recognize Pain in Donkeys (<i>Equus asinus</i>) Post Castration

The objectives of this study were to establish a donkey ethogram, followed by a donkey grimace scale to be applied to donkeys pre- and post-castration and to test if there was a notable difference in scores based on observer knowledge, gender, and experience, which could reveal possible discomfort/p...

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Main Authors: Emma K. Orth, Francisco J. Navas González, Carlos Iglesias Pastrana, Jeannine M. Berger, Sarah S. le Jeune, Eric W. Davis, Amy K. McLean
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/8/1411