Changes in thermal nociceptive responses in dairy cows following experimentally induced <it>Escherichia coli </it>mastitis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mastitis is a high incidence disease in dairy cows. The acute stage is considered painful and inflammation can lead to hyperalgesia and thereby contribute to decreased welfare. The aim of this study was to examine changes in nocicept...

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Main Authors: Klaas Ilka C, Røntved Christine M, Fogsgaard Katrine, Rasmussen Ditte B, Herskin Mette S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Online Access:http://www.actavetscand.com/content/53/1/32