Identification of Body Behaviors and Facial Expressions Associated with Induced Orthopedic Pain in Four Equine Pain Scales

Identification of Body Behaviors and Facial Expressions Associated with Induced Orthopedic Pain in Four Equine Pain Scales

Equine orthopedic pain scales are targeted towards horses with moderate to severe orthopedic pain. Improved assessment of pain behavior and pain-related facial expressions at rest may refine orthopedic pain detection for mild lameness grades. Therefore, this study explored pain-related behaviors and...

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Main Authors: Katrina Ask, Marie Rhodin, Lena-Mari Tamminen, Elin Hernlund, Pia Haubro Andersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
horses
movement asymmetry
movement symmetry
lameness
reliability
pain predictor
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/11/2155

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