“…Pressure algometry is one of the methods used for testing and quantifying the MNT, considered a robust and practical tool to be used in calves ( Millman, 2013 ). Higginson et al. (2010) showed significant reduction of the nociceptive thresholds with pressure algometry, applied to the surgical area of calves subjected to dehorning, when compared to the preoperative period, indicating lower animal tolerance when there is injury and peripheral sensitizing.…”