Impact of tearing spermatic cords during castration in live and dead piglets and consequences on welfare
Abstract Background Although the tearing of tissues during castration is forbidden in the EU, it is still routinely applied in many countries. The goal of this study was to evaluate vocalizations and movements of male piglets undergoing castration by applying different techniques and pain treatments...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-02-01
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| Series: | Porcine Health Management |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-021-00200-7 |