An investigation of the use of ethyl chloride and meloxicam to decrease the pain associated with a single or double incision method of castration in piglets

An investigation of the use of ethyl chloride and meloxicam to decrease the pain associated with a single or double incision method of castration in piglets

Castration is a stressful and painful procedure that can impact swine welfare negatively. The objectives of this study were to (1) evaluate the effect of one incision compared to two incisions and the use of a topical vapocoolant (VAPO; ethyl chloride; a topical anesthetic) applied before castration...

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Main Authors: Arlene Garcia, Mhairi Sutherland, Gizell Vasquez, Adrian Quintana, Garrett Thompson, Jemma Willis, Shelbie Chandler, Kiran Niure, John McGlone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Pain Research
Subjects:
pigs
castration
behavior
physiology
performance
vapocoolant
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpain.2023.1113039/full

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