Veterinarians and animal care professionals working with livestock are regularly responsible for evaluating animal health and welfare, including recognizing and managing pain. Pain in livestock can arise from routine husbandry procedures, disease, and production practices, yet it can be difficult to identify and address effectively. This webinar reviews the biological and behavioral foundations of pain, highlights common sources of pain in livestock systems, and discusses current challenges in pain recognition and treatment. It also explores practical methods for assessing pain, such as behavioral changes, physiological indicators, and facial expression scoring, and outlines available pain management strategies, emphasizing the importance of improving welfare outcomes in food animal production.

.5 CE Credit
Free for AVMA/SAVMA Members
$15 Non-members