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Evidence of pain in piglets subjected to invasive management procedures

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In this chapter, the authors examine the physiological and behavioural reactions in pigs submitted to tissue damaging procedures. They are grouped in three parts: (1) neural, (2) hormonal and metab...
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  • 02 February 2021
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In this chapter, the authors examine the physiological and behavioural reactions in pigs submitted to tissue damaging procedures. They are grouped in three parts: (1) neural, (2) hormonal and metabolic and (3) behavioural consequences. The chapter focuses on surgical castration, tail docking and tooth resection that are very common in the pig industry.
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Price: $32.50
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Series: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Publication Date: 02 February 2021
ISBN: 9781801460293
Format: eBook
BISACs: TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Animal Husbandry, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture
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1 Introduction 2 The why and how of invasive management procedures in piglets
3 Definition and mechanisms of pain 4 Neural evidence of pain due to invasive management procedures in piglets 5 Hormonal and metabolic evidence of pain due to invasive management procedures in piglets 6 Behavioural evidence of pain due to invasive management procedures in piglets 7 Conclusion and future trends 8 Summary 9 Where to look for further information 10 References