Simple Summary Improved on-farm animal welfare is increasingly expected by consumers
of livestock products, yet motivating farmers to adopt practice changes is challenging, with …

Simple Summary It is well established that animals feel pain akin to humans, although the
expression of that pain is not as easy to perceive, especially considering that many species …

Simple Summary After four decades of studies on methods to assess pain in sheep, a pain
scale composed of behavioral items that are fast, robust, and simple to apply was recently …

Simple Summary Tail docking and castration in lambs are common husbandry practices,
both of which cause pain and discomfort, for which many industries recommend or require …

This study aimed to identify the possible advantages of administering butorphanol (BUT),
associated with ketamine/xylazine (KX) sedation or not, for semen collection using …

The sheep experimental model is increasingly being used in laparoscopy, and there is a
need to ensure animal welfare during and after the procedures. Therefore, the present study …

Background Management of pain is critical to improve the welfare of farmed livestock and
meet consumer expectations. There is limited published information about the use of …

Sheep pain is an animal welfare issue monitored based on behavioral responses, including
appetite. Dominant (alpha) males have priority for accessing limited feed resources …

Simple Summary Animal welfare policy regarding husbandry practices in sheep in Australia
differs between states and territories. This dis-uniformity of the legislature can be confusing …

Simple Summary Sheep may undergo a variety of painful husbandry and disease processes
in their lifetime, which negatively impact their welfare. These procedures can cause …