Welfare of husbandry Flashcards
When should the calve be castrated
under age of 6 months
Why cattle have their tail docked
infectious disease
What does the undocked tail cows help
remove flies
no adverse implication if they have their hair trimmed
What is the use of beak trimming
feather pecking, cannibalism , used with a heated blade
What problem will beak trimming cause
neuroma, more sensitive due to more nerves at the front
What is another use to trim beak
infrared beak trimmer
What kind of anaesthesia is used while dehorning
ring block
How does mulesing work
surgically removing the skin around the breech to prevent wool growth and remove skin wrinkle
Why is pain-free surigcal husbandry difficult
Practical considerations
Procedures performed by farmers & contractors
Duration of analgesia required
What long does mulesing cortisol plasma pain last
72 hours
What long does cattle castration cortisol plasma pain last
10 hours
What are some anaesthetic
flunixin, carprofen and topical anaestesia
How long does the animal hunched standing after surgery with drug treatment of profen with topical treatment
8h - 12h
What can be done to reduce this issues
Selective breeding, management, non-surgical alternative, or with no pain
Who empowers the animal welfare regulation
the state, not commonwealth unless is transporting animals
