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December 4, 2013
Should we use pain relief for disbudding, dehorning young stock?
By D Weary & N von Keyserlingk – Progressive Dairyman The developing horns of dairy calves are typically removed to reduce the risk of injuries to farm workers or other cattle later in life. Horns of calves 3 months old or older are normally removed surgically (“dehorning”) by scooping, shearing or sawing. Horn buds of …
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December 4, 2013
RSPCA, Humane Society and NSW Young Law Society call for the Mandating of Pain Relief
Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines Submissions RSPCA Read RSPCA’S Submission NSW Young Lawyers Read NSW-Young-Lawyers-Animal-Law-Committee’s Submission Humane Society International Read Humane-Society-International’s Submission
December 4, 2013
Vets can help Doctors treat pain
NineMSN Doctors can learn a lot from vets about how to treat babies and other humans who cannot communicate effectively, says an animal pain specialist. A big difference, however, is that while pediatricians might gain insights from a baby’s facial expression, this is not so easy for vets, says Perth veterinary anaesthetist Dr Gabrielle Musk. …