The effect of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug on the locomotor activity of reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) on their natural pastures after clamp castration—a pilot study
Meloxicam may reduce restlessness in newly castrated reindeer, changing postoperative locomotor activity patterns in a way that suggests pain alleviation during the first 2-3 days following clamp castration. Further studies are needed on the use of analgesia and GPS collars for pain monitoring in freely grazing reindeer.
Authors
- Laura Hänninen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5118-8451)
- Hanna Nurmi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6600-5320)
- Sauli Laaksonen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1273-8630)
- Anna Valros (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4431-3346)
Institutions
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- Helsinki Art Museum (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta veterinaria Scandinavica
- Published
- 2025-04-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-025-00802-z
- Primary Topic
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Helsingin Yliopisto
- Maa- ja MetsätalousministeriÖ
- Vetcare