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July 23, 2011
A mulesing miracle?
WORLD-FIRST on-farm trials of an injectable pre-operative pain relief treatment for sheep began near Goulburn in New South Wales last week. The compound Xylazine will be trialled by the University of Sydney Veterinary School in partnership with the creator of the Tri-Solfen mulesing pain-relief spray, Animal Ethics and research partner Bayer, as a pre-operative analgesic …
June 2, 2011
Pain Relief is the right thing to do
By Barb Glen, Lethbridge bureau June 2, 2011 CALGARY — Pain management in cattle for dehorning and castration may have benefits for producers. Studies show higher initial rates of gain and lower incidence of bovine respiratory disease in animals given pain relievers before their horns or testicles are removed. Dr. Hans Coetzee, associate professor at …
February 28, 2011
34% increase in pain relief uptake for sheep
Australian woolgrowers have proven they are world leaders in animal welfare choosing to mules with pain relief. The number of lambs mulesed with the pain relief spray has increased by 34% in 2010 over the previous year and according to Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX) figures there has also been an increase of 75% in the …
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January 16, 2011
High-Welfare Pork for UK: a Business Opportunity
DENMARK – According to meat company, Tican, Danish producers should view the higher welfare requirements of the UK markets – for example, no castration – as a business opportunity. Read More