Abstract
Cattle have evolved a level of stoicism that can result in substantial challenges in bovine pain recognition. An absence of analgesia provision can often be a direct consequence of this, however a range of methods now exist to assist in the identification and subsequent management of pain. The provision of analgesia is also sometimes absent on economic grounds, despite studies demonstrating many farmers' willingness to pay well in excess of the cost of adequate analgesia for routine conditions. The farm animal practitioner plays a critical role in pain mitigation, and can be instrumental in the adoption of analgesic intervention. This article aims to highlight the major methods of pain detection, barriers to overcome when providing analgesia, as well as offer an insight into both the pharmacological and management methods available for analgesic intervention in cattle practice.
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