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Pilot Study to Evaluate Plasma Substance P and Cortisol Concentrations Following Castration in Beef Calves

Year: 2007

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Pain inflicted by castration is a major animal welfare concern in beef production. Plasma cortisol is commonly assessed in animal welfare research; however a more robust measurement of pain is needed. The purpose of this study was to evaluate plasma substance P (SP) and cortisol response following castration.

Source: American Association of Bovine Practitioners Conference Proceedings

DOI: 10.21423/aabppro20074591

Authors: J. F. Coetzee, B. V. Lubbers, B. J. White, R. Gehring, D. U. Thomson, M. D. Apley

Institution: Kansas State University

Language: English

Topic: Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies

Subfield: Small Animals

Field: Veterinary

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3196384483

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