Multi-dimensional evaluation of pain response in low day-age calves to two types of dehorning

IntroductionDehorning calves is necessary to minimize injury because intensive raising circumstances make horned cows more aggressive. However, acute pain is commonly perceived by farm animals when undergoing painful practices such as dehorning, affecting their health status and quality of life. By...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Main Authors:	Weiguo Cui, Mengyu Liu, Tianyu Gu, Shuai Zhao, Guoan Yin
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-05-01
Subjects:	dehorning hot-iron dehorning cream acute pain autonomic response animal welfare
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2024.1406576/full