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The use of lidocaine-loaded castration bands to castrate beef-dairy calves and its effect on animal welfare and performance

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Castration is a common management method among livestock producers and animal welfare concerns exist following castration. The study’s aim was to compare behavior, performance and health measures between calves castrated with a lidocaine-loaded castration band (Lidoband™) to a standard band with no pain relief.

Source: American Association of Bovine Practitioners Conference Proceedings

DOI: 10.21423/aabppro20249149

Authors: Madeline Mancke, Eduardo M. Bortoluzzi, Brad White, Rebecca Bigelow, Jake Schumacher

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: W4408911615

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