Abstract:Pain is a complex phenomenon, and to address pain management in animals, the presence of pain needs to be determined. Most studies assess the presence of pain based on the appraisal of either a single biomarker or a combination of a few parameters, which were often not examined simultaneously. In ruminants, measurements of cortisol and haptoglobin (Hp), and the assessment of behavioural changes have been the standard practice for this purpose. Nevertheless, there are still limitations in using these parameters… Show more
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