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Pain relief use in southern cattle
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Introduction
Why use pain relief?1 quiz -
The Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines1 quiz
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Pain relief optionsWhat products are available for use in cattle?
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The differences between drugs1 quiz
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CastrationApplication of pain relief for castration1 quiz
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SummarySummary of pain relief use1 quiz
- Castration in beef cattle in southern Australia is a routine animal husbandry procedure that results in pain at the time it is performed.
- Use of rubber rings/banding is likely to result in less pain than surgical castration.
- There is insufficient research to be sure of the best form of pain relief.
- NSAIDs (meloxicam or flunixon) should provide pain relief for longer-term chronic pain but do not appear to be effective for the initial immediate pain.
- Tri-Solfen should provide pain relief if surgical castration is necessary.
- Leaving male animals entire is not an established pathway for commercial beef production.