dairy calves in a barn

Pain can be reduced during calf disbudding

Combining local anesthesia and NSAID analgesics helps reduce pain

To combat the pain associated with horn bud removal, University of Guelph researchers are examining methods that will make calves more comfortable.  University of Guelph Professor Charlotte Winder and PhD candidate Cassandra Reedman, from the Department of Population Medicine, have found that administering local anesthesia with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) pain relievers is the most […] Read more