Impact of tearing spermatic cords during castration in live and dead piglets and consequences on welfare

Although the tearing of tissues during castration is forbidden in the EU, it is still routinely applied in many countries. The goal of this study was to evaluate vocalizations and movements of male piglets undergoing castration by applying different techniques and pain treatments based on scores und...

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Published in:Porcine Health Management. 2021-02, Vol.7 (1), p.17-17, Article 17
Main Authors: Schmid, Simone M, Genter, Chiara I, Heinemann, Céline, Steinhoff-Wagner, Julia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal health
Animal welfare
Castration management
Hogs
Investigations
Mutilation
Pain
Pain assessment
Pain behavior
Sound
Testes
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Summary:Although the tearing of tissues during castration is forbidden in the EU, it is still routinely applied in many countries. The goal of this study was to evaluate vocalizations and movements of male piglets undergoing castration by applying different techniques and pain treatments based on scores under practical conditions (Trial 1, n = 50) and to investigate anatomical features after castration of dead piglets with different techniques (Trial 2, n = 28). In Trial 1, treatment groups did not significantly influence the duration of castration. Both the duration of vocalization and the scores for vocalizations and movements were lower in piglets castrated under general anesthesia (P 
ISSN:2055-5660
2055-5660
DOI:10.1186/s40813-021-00200-7