Episode 127 - The right pain relief
Pain relief is becoming an increasingly important part of dairy cattle welfare, with more options available to farmers than there were a decade ago. Anne Lee speaks with Northland veterinarian Rory Dean about how cattle experience and show pain, why they can be difficult to assess as prey animals and how commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can help cows recover from painful and inflammatory conditions.
Host:
Anne Lee, Senior Journalist, Dairy Country
Guests:
Rory Dean, Northland Veterinarian
Rory explains how drugs such as ketoprofen and meloxicam work, and their role in…
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