Tail Docking of Piglets 2: Effects of Meloxicam on the Stress Response to Tail Docking
This experiment assessed the efficacy of the cauterisation procedure with or without pain relief (injectable meloxicam) in mitigating the acute stress response to tail docking. Male piglets (<i>n</i> = 432) were allocated to the following treatments at 2-d post-farrowing: (1) no handling...
Main Authors: | Rebecca Morrison, Paul Hemsworth |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-09-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/9/1699 |
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