Animal Welfare Issues Concerning Procedures Of Calves Dehorning
Journal Title: Applied Science Reports - Year 2013, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Dehorning is the process of removing the horns of livestock. Cattle, sheep, and goats are dehorned for economic and safety reasons. Horns can pose a risk in both humans and other animals, and can be real bearers in the process of husbandry. Calves are subject to a range of invasive and painful procedures which may have both short term and long term consequences. It is important to study the effect of these procedures in order to discover ways to minimize their impact on welfare. Dehorning is a routine surgical procedure carried out at calf marking. Although, it is acknowledged to be painful. Dairy producers require effective methods of reducing the pain associated with dehorning. Previous work has shown that analgesics can reduce pain associated with hot-iron dehorning, but these interventions may not be practical for some producers. Some producers favor the use of caustic paste (to cause a chemical burn as opposed to thermal burn), but little is known about how to treat pain caused by caustic burns. In this review, we address calf welfare from the perspective, reducing pain.
Authors and Affiliations
Naceur M’hamdi, Cyrine Darej, Rachid Bouraoui
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