Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Castration is a routine painful management procedure in cattle, significantly impacting animal welfare. At Kansas State University, innovative approaches to pain management during castration, including the use of lidocaine-infused bands, maternal bovine appeasing substance (MBAS), and castration clips were evaluated. Our preliminary findings indicate potential benefits in using these methods to improve comfort and performance in calves, highlighting the importance of developing practical and effective pain mitigation strategies. These advancements represent critical steps toward enhancing the welfare of cattle undergoing painful management procedures. Nevertheless, further research is needed to continue the advancement of pain mitigation in livestock species.
Author: Eduarda Bortoluzzi
Institution: Kansas State University
Language: English
Subfield: Small Animals
Field: Veterinary
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408881063