Commentary
This narrative review looks at the need for pain control, industry practices and stakeholder expectations and opportunities. It gives veterinary teams insight into how pain is being addressed in multiple dairy operations and possible ways to overcome barriers dairy producers may assert when recommending pain management protocols.
From the summary
Proper pain management is important for animal health and welfare and is especially important for the sustainability of dairy production. This review presents some common pain-related practices in dairy production, as well as the recommended pain management practices, effects of pain management, industry program requirements and current levels of pain management adoption by producers and veterinarians in Europe and North America.
Source: MDPI, Animals, March 19, 2025. Link.
Further attention should be paid to understanding and reducing the barriers to the adoption of pain management strategies. It is crucial to minimizing pain in animals and ensuring productive and sustainable dairy production.”
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