Implementation of piglet castration under inhalation anaesthesia on farrowing farms

Implementation of piglet castration under inhalation anaesthesia on farrowing farms

Abstract Background Since 01.01.2021, suckling piglets may no longer be castrated without anaesthesia in Germany. Previous studies showed castration using isoflurane anaesthesia in combination with a suitable analgesic, meet the requirements of the German Animal Welfare Act. It can be carried out in...

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Main Authors: Eva-Maria Winner, Marina Beisl, Sophie Gumbert, Helena Härtel, Jennifer Kaiser, Anja Wernecke, Steffanie Senf, Yury Zablotski, Mathias Ritzmann, Susanne Zöls
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:Porcine Health Management
Subjects:
Isoflurane
Anaesthesia
Piglet castration
Narcotic devices
Field study
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-022-00263-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-022-00263-0

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