Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10998511 | Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia | 2015 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
An equine pain face comprising 'low' and/or 'asymmetrical' ears, an angled appearance of the eyes, a withdrawn and/or tense stare, mediolaterally dilated nostrils and tension of the lips, chin and certain facial muscles can be recognized in horses during induced acute pain. This description of an equine pain face may be useful for improving tools for pain recognition in horses with mild to moderate pain.
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Authors
Karina B Gleerup, Björn Forkman, Casper Lindegaard, Pia H Andersen,