New Delhi, April 6 -- Using pain management tools to support calves during dehorning has been shown to reduce stress, promote comfort, and - in some cases - support growth and weight gain for treated animals.
Dr. Hans Coetzee, Head of the Department of Anatomy and Physiology at the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, has devoted extensive study and education to the subject of pain management in food animals.
In a recent podcast hosted by the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, Coetzee noted that dehorning is one of the major areas of consumer concern relative to the perceived humane treatment of cattle. And he said it has been well-established through research that dehorning is, indeed, a painful procedure.
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