Pain can occur for many reasons, including tissue damage and inflammation, which can be a result of both injuries and disease processes. The intensity of pain and how long it may last can depend on the amount of damage, if pain control is used, as well as previous experiences with pain or stress and the calf’s emotional state. Using pain control is most effective when given either before a painful procedure or as early as possible in the course of disease. In general, pain control options for calves are quite safe, with wide safety margins.
Manage calf pain
A calf lounges at a South Dakota dairy.
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