Comparison of alternative disbudding methods with hot-iron dehorning of goat kids

Schoiswohl, Julia; Stanitznig, Anna; Sigmund, Michael; Kneissl, Sibylle; Thaller, Denise; Frahm, Sandra; Waiblinger, Susanne; Palme, Rüpert; Tichy, Alexander; Wittek, Thomas; Krametter-Froetscher, R.

doi:10.1016/j.jveb.2021.07.002

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“…In a pilot study involving 12 calves injected with clove oil and isoeugenol at different volumes, it was found that the injection volume plays a crucial role in successful disbudding in calves [52]. Although clove oil or isoeugenol injections cause less tissue damage compared with hot iron disbudding, the success rate is lower, as scur formation was observed six months post-procedure [53,54]. Therefore, clove oil injection may not be entirely effective in preventing horn bud growth, as evidenced by the emergence of scurs in a substantial number of goat kids.…”

Section: Alternative Methods Of Disbuddingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Pain Mitigation Strategies for Disbudding in Goat Kids

Singh,

Venkatachalam,

Kongara

et al. 2024

Animals

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Pain mitigation strategies for disbudding in goat kids have gained significant attention in recent years because of growing concerns for animal welfare. Disbudding, the removal of horn buds in young goats, is a common practice to enhance safety and manage herd dynamics. However, the procedure will cause pain and distress if not managed effectively. This review covers the array of pain mitigation techniques currently available for disbudding, including the efficacy of these strategies in reducing pain and stress during the disbudding process, with specific attention to the potential toxicity associated with local anesthetics. The current best practice for disbudding on the farm suggests sedation/analgesia with an alpha-2 agonist, the placement of a two-point cornual nerve block, and then an NSAID for postoperative pain. In conclusion, this review offers recommendations for future research directions aimed at enhancing the welfare of young goats subjected to the disbudding procedure. These suggestions hold the promise of fostering significant improvements in the overall well-being of these animals.

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Section: Alternative Methods Of Disbuddingmentioning

confidence: 99%