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Scientific Article

The behaviour pattern of lambs after castration using a rubber ring and/ or castrating clamp with or without local anaesthetic

Pages 198-203 | Accepted 20 Jul 1999, Published online: 22 Feb 2011

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CB Johnson, KJ Stafford, SP Sylvester, RN Ward, S Mitchinson & DJ Mellor. (2005) Effects of age on the electroencephalographic response to castration in lambs anaesthetised using halothane in oxygen. New Zealand Veterinary Journal 53:6, pages 433-437.
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KJ Stafford & DJ Mellor. (2005) The welfare significance of the castration of cattle: A review. New Zealand Veterinary Journal 53:5, pages 271-278.
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A Peers, DJ Mellor, EM Wintour & M Dodic. (2002) Blood pressure, heart rate, hormonal and other acute responses to rubber-ring castration and tail docking of lambs. New Zealand Veterinary Journal 50:2, pages 56-62.
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KJ Stafford, DJ Mellor & NG Gregory. (2002) Advances in animal welfare in New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal 50:sup3, pages 17-21.
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D.J. Mellor & K.J. Stafford. (2000) Acute castration and/or tailing distress and its alleviation in lambs. New Zealand Veterinary Journal 48:2, pages 33-43.
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