A preliminary observation on changes in daily behavioural activities following surgery in ram lambs


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C. Y. Ling, . and H. C. Chen, . and S. Sumita, . (2009) A preliminary observation on changes in daily behavioural activities following surgery in ram lambs. [Proceedings Paper]

Abstract

Locomotor and maintenance behavioural changes of five ram lambs before and after two surgical procedures were evaluated. There was significant behavioural variation between the individual animals during the observation periods. Preliminary results suggested that the frequency of locomotor activity i.e. standing and rate of ambulation was affected by two surgical procedures. However maintenance behaviour remained unaltered before and after the surgical interventions. Further studies incorporating a larger sample size may be required to determine if these behavioural measures may be utilised as potential indicators of pain following invasive surgical procedures.


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Abstract

Locomotor and maintenance behavioural changes of five ram lambs before and after two surgical procedures were evaluated. There was significant behavioural variation between the individual animals during the observation periods. Preliminary results suggested that the frequency of locomotor activity i.e. standing and rate of ambulation was affected by two surgical procedures. However maintenance behaviour remained unaltered before and after the surgical interventions. Further studies incorporating a larger sample size may be required to determine if these behavioural measures may be utilised as potential indicators of pain following invasive surgical procedures.

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Item Type: Proceedings Paper
Additional Information: 3 tables
AGROVOC Term: Lambs
AGROVOC Term: Behaviour
AGROVOC Term: Animal behaviour
AGROVOC Term: Musculoskeletal system
AGROVOC Term: Veterinary surgery
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:27
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15817

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