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Unraveling the diverse aspects of pain mitigation

Cattle producers understand procedures such as castration and dehorning cause pain. But while research continues, questions like "How intense is the pain, how can we measure it, and what can be done about it?" still lack concrete answers.

December 21, 2022

Bruce Derksen

Currently, the use of pain mitigation in beef cattle is sporadic at best. With limited approved and labeled drug product options available to alleviate the effects of procedures such as castration and dehorning, it’s difficult to navigate the various pressure points and establish a realistic path forward.

Three dairy hacks from women who work in the dairy industry

April 2, 2021

Adriana Toste

From operation to operation, dairy farmers across the nation perform the same duties to ensure their cows are adequately cared for. However, the methods for how those duties are performed may differ from farmer to farmer. The best way to learn alternative methods is through other dairy peers.

The problem with pain in cattle

October 24, 2019

Lee Jones

Cattle experience pain. Even though they can be very good at disguising it, they do. Pain can come from injury, age (arthritis), natural activity (calving), disease or common management practices.

Producers adopting pain relief during procedures

Numb the pain of castration and dehorning

January 24, 2019

Monica Gokey

When Lynn Cooper’s veterinarian told her she should start using pain relief during castration and dehorning, Cooper’s first reaction was to roll her eyes.

Dehorning hurts, but we can do something about it

March 31, 2016

Asadeh Behnam-Shabahang, Heather W. Neave, and Marina Von Keyserlingk

There is no doubt that dehorning (also referred to as disbudding) is painful. Given that much of the horn as well as the skin surrounding the horn is highly innervated, dehorning elicits immediate and acute reactions from calves. However, the pain from dehorning can and should be minimized.

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Unraveling the diverse aspects of pain mitigation

Three dairy hacks from women who work in the dairy industry

The problem with pain in cattle

Numb the pain of castration and dehorning

Dehorning hurts, but we can do something about it

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