Animal well-being = happy animals and profit

31% of farmers see profit and income increase as a benefit of implementing good well-being practices.

*Data sourced from Chi Squared research on behalf of Boehringer Ingelheim, current as of November 2018.

70% of Australian farmers surveyed consider the use of pain relief in livestock operations an important part of well-being.*

*Data sourced from Chi Squared research on behalf of Boehringer Ingelheim, current as of November 2018.

52% of farmers use pain relief as part of their routine farming practices.*

*Data sourced from Chi Squared research on behalf of Boehringer Ingelheim, current as of November 2018.

Australian farmers see pain relief as an element of good well-being practice.

70% consider the use of pain relief in livestock operations an important part of well-being.*

*Data sourced from Chi Squared research on behalf of Boehringer Ingelheim, current as of November 2018.

Types of pain relief

There are many different types of pain relief used during routine animal husbandry procedures and for other instances of pain.


Local anaesthetic

  • Blocks the transmission of the pain signal to the brain, which reduces the pain the animal will feel
  • Lasts for around 2-3 hours
  • Animals can show signs of significant pain as the effect wears off.


Sedation

  • Generally causes the animal to lie down for around 30-60 minutes. This allows for easier restraint during procedures such as disbudding
  • Provides opportunity to check for hernias or insert ear tags
  • Provides a very short period of pain relief.


Anti-inflammatory drugs

  • Reduces inflammation around the wound or procedure site
  • Limits the intensity of the pain signal that’s sent to the brain
  • Available in oral, topical and injectable formulations
  • Can last up to three days.

 

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