Validation of the Donkey Pain Scale (DOPS) for Assessing Postoperative Pain in Donkeys

Validation of the Donkey Pain Scale (DOPS) for Assessing Postoperative Pain in Donkeys

This study aimed to validate a scale for assessing acute pain in donkeys. Forty-four adult donkeys underwent castration after sedation with intravenous (IV) xylazine, induction with guaifenesin and thiopental IV, local anesthetic block, and maintenance with isoflurane. The scale was constructed from...

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Main Authors: Maria Gláucia Carlos de Oliveira, Valéria Veras de Paula, Andressa Nunes Mouta, Isabelle de Oliveira Lima, Luã Barbalho de Macêdo, Talyta Lins Nunes, Pedro Henrique Esteves Trindade, Stelio Pacca Loureiro Luna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
equines
castration
analgesia
welfare
animal behavior
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2021.671330/full

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https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2021.671330/full

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