vocalisation

…Although piglets commonly vocalise when they are handled, and 53 particularly when restrained, the literature shows that during castration piglets may squeal more 54 often, more loudly and/or at a higher…

…Interestingly, intra-muscular injection of analgesics 72 induces vocalisations of similar power (dB), frequency (Hz) and energy as that induced by pulling 73 and tearing the spermatic cords during castration, and of…

…Vocal Responses during Piglet Castration A review of the literature indicates that some changes in piglet vocalisation (i) can be detected during surgical castration, (ii) can be moderated with the use of…

…Another challenge with that inducing a light-touch sensation through to a pain- measurement of pig vocalisation is that regulatory safety weighted stimulation of skin or tissues. In non-verbal and efficacy…

…Another challenge with that inducing a light-touch sensation through to a pain- measurement of pig vocalisation is that regulatory safety weighted stimulation of skin or tissues. In non-verbal and efficacy…

…The natural logarithm of maximum volume (dB) and total volume of vocalisation (AUC) were taken to ensure normality in the model residuals. Peak vocalisation data were all negative, so these were multiplied…

…with reduced postoperative pain-related behaviour in treated animals over the same period.18–22 Most recently, this method has also been PRODUCTION ANIMALS Piglet vocalisation is also a useful indicator of…