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A Guide to Pain Relief

  • Mulesing for Sheep

    Best Practice Procedure Recommendation Expand

    A multi-modal approach of local anaesthesia followed by a NSAID for Lambs undergoing this procedure should be recommended as current best practice, whilst also understanding there may be practical limitations, when conducting these essential procedures in a farm environment.

    Vet involved:

    If your vet is involved with the procedure, they may consider using the following 3 products: 

    1. A local Anaesthetic injection will anaesthetise or 'numb' the area in preparation for the procedure. The injection must be administered at least 10minutes before the procedure by your vet and will last for approximately 1 hour. 
    2. Tri-Solfen Anaesthetic sprayed directly onto the wound, is fast acting and will block the pain signals from the procedure wound from 30 seconds after application, lasting for approx 4-24 hours, depending on the procedure. It will also stem the bleeding, help protect against infection via its antiseptic properties, create a barrier over the wound.
    3. A NSAID (such as Meloxicam) will then manage the longer-term inflammatory process and enable the animal to be more tolerant of the pain during this time. NSAIDs are the slowest to work and can be administered at any point of the procedure but will not reach peak concentration for approximately 4 hours. NSAIDs can be administered as an Injection by your vet, or also now available from your local reseller Butec OTM, an oral 'meloxicam ' based product which can be delivered via the mouth, as a buccal application.
    Vet Not Involved:

    If your vet is not present and a local anaesthetic injection is not available, consider the following 2 products to manage the acute pain, wound care and inflammatory process:

    1. Tri-Solfen local anaesthetic and antiseptic spray
    2. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory

    It is important to consult with your vet and follow the label instructions for all recommended products to ensure effective pain relief.

    Preoperative Pain Relief
    Local Anaesthetic Injection
    Lignocaine
    Onset of action
    10mins
    Duration of action
    60mins
    Intraoperative Pain Relief
    Wound Anaesthetic and Antiseptic solution
    Lignocaine, Bupivacaine, Cetrimide, Adrenaline
    Onset of action
    30secs
    Duration of action
    ~ 6-24hrs*
    Postoperative Pain Relief
    Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory
    Meloxicam, Flunixin, Ketoprofen
    Onset of action
    15min - Reaching TMAX in 5 hours*
    Duration of action
    24-72hrs
  • Surgical Castration for Sheep

    Best Practice Procedure Recommendation Expand

    A multi-modal approach of local anaesthesia followed by a NSAID for Lambs undergoing this procedure should be recommended as current best practice, whilst also understanding there may be practical limitations, when conducting these essential procedures in a farm environment.

    Vet involved:

    If your vet is involved with the procedure, they may consider using the following 3 products: 

    1. A local Anaesthetic injection will anaesthetise or 'numb' the area in preparation for the procedure. The injection must be administered at least 10minutes before the procedure by your vet and will last for approximately 1 hour. 
    2. Tri-Solfen Anaesthetic sprayed directly onto the wound, is fast acting and will block the pain signals from the procedure wound from 30 seconds after application, lasting for approx 4-24 hours, depending on the procedure. It will also stem the bleeding, help protect against infection via its antiseptic properties, create a barrier over the wound.
    3. A NSAID (such as Meloxicam) will then manage the longer-term inflammatory process and enable the animal to be more tolerant of the pain during this time. NSAIDs are the slowest to work and can be administered at any point of the procedure but will not reach peak concentration for approximately 4 hours. NSAIDs can be administered as an Injection by your vet, or also now available from your local reseller Butec OTM, an oral 'meloxicam ' based product which can be delivered via the mouth, as a buccal application.
    Vet Not Involved:

    If your vet is not present and a local anaesthetic injection is not available, consider the following 2 products to manage the acute pain, wound care and inflammatory process:

    1. Tri-Solfen local anaesthetic and antiseptic spray
    2. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory

    It is important to consult with your vet and follow the label instructions for all recommended products to ensure effective pain relief.

    Preoperative Pain Relief
    Local Anaesthetic Injection
    Lignocaine
    Onset of action
    10mins
    Duration of action
    60mins
    Intraoperative Pain Relief
    Wound Anaesthetic and Antiseptic solution
    Lignocaine, Bupivacaine, Cetrimide, Adrenaline
    Onset of action
    30secs
    Duration of action
    ~ 6-24hrs*
    Postoperative Pain Relief
    Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory
    Meloxicam, Flunixin, Ketoprofen
    Onset of action
    15min - Reaching TMAX in 5 hours*
    Duration of action
    24-72hrs
  • Surgical Tail Docking for Sheep

    Best Practice Procedure Recommendation Expand

    A multi-modal approach of local anaesthesia followed by a NSAID for Lambs undergoing this procedure should be recommended as current best practice, whilst also understanding there may be practical limitations, when conducting these essential procedures in a farm environment.

    Vet involved:

    If your vet is involved with the procedure, they may consider using the following 3 products: 

    1. A local Anaesthetic injection will anaesthetise or 'numb' the area in preparation for the procedure. The injection must be administered at least 10minutes before the procedure by your vet and will last for approximately 1 hour. 
    2. Tri-Solfen Anaesthetic sprayed directly onto the wound, is fast acting and will block the pain signals from the procedure wound from 30 seconds after application, lasting for approx 4-24 hours, depending on the procedure. It will also stem the bleeding, help protect against infection via its antiseptic properties, create a barrier over the wound.
    3. A NSAID (such as Meloxicam) will then manage the longer-term inflammatory process and enable the animal to be more tolerant of the pain during this time. NSAIDs are the slowest to work and can be administered at any point of the procedure but will not reach peak concentration for approximately 4 hours. NSAIDs can be administered as an Injection by your vet, or also now available from your local reseller Butec OTM, an oral 'meloxicam ' based product which can be delivered via the mouth, as a buccal application.
    Vet Not Involved:

    If your vet is not present and a local anaesthetic injection is not available, consider the following 2 products to manage the acute pain, wound care and inflammatory process:

    1. Tri-Solfen local anaesthetic and antiseptic spray
    2. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory

    It is important to consult with your vet and follow the label instructions for all recommended products to ensure effective pain relief.

    Preoperative Pain Relief
    Local Anaesthetic Injection
    Lignocaine
    Onset of action
    10mins
    Duration of action
    60mins
    Intraoperative Pain Relief
    Wound Anaesthetic and Antiseptic solution
    Lignocaine, Bupivacaine, Cetrimide, Adrenaline
    Onset of action
    30secs
    Duration of action
    ~ 6-24hrs*
    Postoperative Pain Relief
    Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory
    Meloxicam, Flunixin, Ketoprofen
    Onset of action
    15min - Reaching TMAX in 5 hours*
    Duration of action
    24-72hrs
  • Ringed Castration for Sheep

    Best Practice Procedure Recommendation Expand

    A multi-modal approach of local anaesthesia followed by a NSAID for lambs undergoing this procedure should be recommended as current best practice, whilst also understanding there may be practical limitations, when conducting these essential procedures in a farm environment.

    Vet involved:

    If your vet is involved with the procedure, they may consider using the following 2 products:

    1. A local Anaesthetic injection will anaesthetise or 'numb' the area in preparation for the procedure. The injection must be administered at least 10minutes before the procedure by your vet and will last for approximately 1 hour.
    2. A NSAID (such as Meloxicam) will then manage the longer-term inflammatory process and enable the animal to be more tolerant of the pain during this time. NSAIDs are the slowest to work and can be administered at any point of the procedure but will not reach peak concentration for approximately 4 hours. NSAIDs can be administered as an Injection by your vet, or also now available from your local reseller Butec OTM, an oral 'meloxicam ' based product which can be delivered via the mouth, as a buccal application.
    Vet Not Involved:

    If your vet is not present and a local anaesthetic injection is not available, consider the following products for short term pain relief and to manage the longer-term inflammatory process:

    1. NumOcaine and the Numnuts device
    2. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory
    Preoperative Pain Relief
    Local Anaesthetic Injection
    Lignocaine
    Onset of action
    10mins
    Duration of action
    60mins
    Postoperative Pain Relief
    Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory
    Meloxicam, Flunixin, Ketoprofen
    Onset of action
    15min - Reaching TMAX in 5 hours*
    Duration of action
    24-72hrs

    Ringed procedures can cause long term pain, sometimes this can last for up to 3 weeks whilst the tissue dies. It is important to speak with your vet about safe repreat adminstrations of a NSAID product to ensure adequate pain relief for your animals during this time.

  • Ringed Tail Docking for Sheep

    Best Practice Procedure Recommendation Expand

    A multi-modal approach of local anaesthesia followed by a NSAID for lambs undergoing this procedure should be recommended as current best practice, whilst also understanding there may be practical limitations, when conducting these essential procedures in a farm environment.

    Vet involved:

    If your vet is involved with the procedure, they may consider using the following 2 products:

    1. A local Anaesthetic injection will anaesthetise or 'numb' the area in preparation for the procedure. The injection must be administered at least 10minutes before the procedure by your vet and will last for approximately 1 hour.
    2. A NSAID (such as Meloxicam) will then manage the longer-term inflammatory process and enable the animal to be more tolerant of the pain during this time. NSAIDs are the slowest to work and can be administered at any point of the procedure but will not reach peak concentration for approximately 4 hours. NSAIDs can be administered as an Injection by your vet, or also now available from your local reseller Butec OTM, an oral 'meloxicam ' based product which can be delivered via the mouth, as a buccal application.
    Vet Not Involved:

    If your vet is not present and a local anaesthetic injection is not available, consider the following products for short term pain relief and to manage the longer-term inflammatory process:

    1. NumOcaine and the Numnuts device
    2. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory
    Preoperative Pain Relief
    Local Anaesthetic Injection
    Lignocaine
    Onset of action
    10mins
    Duration of action
    60mins
    Postoperative Pain Relief
    Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory
    Meloxicam, Flunixin, Ketoprofen
    Onset of action
    15min - Reaching TMAX in TMAX 5 hours*
    Duration of action
    24-72hrs

    Ringed procedures can cause long term pain, sometimes this can last for up to 3 weeks whilst the tissue dies. It is important to speak with your vet about safe repreat adminstrations of a NSAID product to ensure adequate pain relief for your animals during this time

  • Disbudding for Cattle

    Best Practice Procedure Recommendation Expand

    A multi-modal approach of local anaesthesia followed by a NSAID for calves undergoing this procedure should be recommended as current best practice, whilst also understanding there may be practical limitations, when conducting these essential procedures in a farm environment.

    Vet involved:

    If your vet is involved with the procedure, they may consider using the following 3 products:

    1. A local Anaesthetic injection will anaesthetise or 'numb' the area in preparation for the procedure. The injection must be administered at least 10minutes before the procedure by your vet and will last for approximately 1 hour.
    2. Tri-Solfen Anaesthetic sprayed directly onto the wound, is fast acting and will block the pain signals from the procedure wound from 30 seconds after application, lasting for approx 4-24 hours, depending on the procedure. It will also stem the bleeding, help protect against infection via its antiseptic properties, create a barrier over the wound.
    3. A NSAID (such as Meloxicam) will then manage the longer-term inflammatory process and enable the animal to be more tolerant of the pain during this time. NSAIDs are the slowest to work and can be administered at any point of the procedure but will not reach peak concentration for approximately 4 hours. NSAIDs can be administered as an Injection by your vet, or also now available from your local reseller Butec OTM, an oral 'meloxicam ' based product which can be delivered via the mouth, as a buccal application.
    Vet Not Involved:

    If your vet is not present and a local anaesthetic injection is not available, consider the following 2 products to manage the acute pain, wound care and inflammatory process: 

    1. Tri-Solfen local anaesthetic and antiseptic spray
    2. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory

    It is important to consult with your vet and follow the label instructions for all recommended products to ensure effective pain relief.

    Preoperative Pain Relief
    Local Anaesthetic Injection
    Lignocaine
    Onset of action
    10mins
    Duration of action
    60mins
    Intraoperative Pain Relief
    Wound Anaesthetic and Antiseptic solution
    Lignocaine, Bupivacaine, Cetrimide, Adrenaline
    Onset of action
    30secs
    Duration of action
    ~ 6-24hrs*
    Postoperative Pain Relief
    Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory
    Meloxicam, Flunixin, Ketoprofen
    Onset of action
    15min - Reaching TMAX in 3.7 hours*
    Duration of action
    24-72hrs
  • Dehorning for Cattle

    Best Practice Procedure Recommendation Expand

    A multi-modal approach of local anaesthesia followed by a NSAID for calves undergoing this procedure should be recommended as current best practice, whilst also understanding there may be practical limitations, when conducting these essential procedures in a farm environment.

    Vet involved:

    If your vet is involved with the procedure, they may consider using the following 3 products:

    1. A local Anaesthetic injection will anaesthetise or 'numb' the area in preparation for the procedure. The injection must be administered at least 10minutes before the procedure by your vet and will last for approximately 1 hour.
    2. Tri-Solfen Anaesthetic sprayed directly onto the wound, is fast acting and will block the pain signals from the procedure wound from 30 seconds after application, lasting for approx 4-24 hours, depending on the procedure. It will also stem the bleeding, help protect against infection via its antiseptic properties, create a barrier over the wound.
    3. A NSAID (such as Meloxicam) will then manage the longer-term inflammatory process and enable the animal to be more tolerant of the pain during this time. NSAIDs are the slowest to work and can be administered at any point of the procedure but will not reach peak concentration for approximately 4 hours. NSAIDs can be administered as an Injection by your vet, or also now available from your local reseller Butec OTM, an oral 'meloxicam ' based product which can be delivered via the mouth, as a buccal application.
    Vet Not Involved:

    If your vet is not present and a local anaesthetic injection is not available, consider the following 2 products to manage the acute pain, wound care and inflammatory process: 

    1. Tri-Solfen local anaesthetic and antiseptic spray
    2. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory

    It is important to consult with your vet and follow the label instructions for all recommended products to ensure effective pain relief.

    Preoperative Pain Relief
    Local Anaesthetic Injection
    Lignocaine
    Onset of action
    10mins
    Duration of action
    60mins
    Intraoperative Pain Relief
    Wound Anaesthetic and Antiseptic solution
    Lignocaine, Bupivacaine, Cetrimide, Adrenaline
    Onset of action
    30secs
    Duration of action
    ~ 6-24hrs*
    Postoperative Pain Relief
    Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory
    Meloxicam, Flunixin, Ketoprofen
    Onset of action
    15min - Reaching TMAX in 3.7 hours*
    Duration of action
    24-72hrs
  • Surgical Castration for Cattle

    Best Practice Procedure Recommendation Expand

    A multi-modal approach of local anaesthesia followed by a NSAID for calves undergoing this procedure should be recommended as current best practice, whilst also understanding there may be practical limitations, when conducting these essential procedures in a farm environment.

    Vet involved:

    If your vet is involved with the procedure, they may consider using the following 3 products:

    1. A local Anaesthetic injection will anaesthetise or 'numb' the area in preparation for the procedure. The injection must be administered at least 10minutes before the procedure by your vet and will last for approximately 1 hour.
    2. Tri-Solfen Anaesthetic sprayed directly onto the wound, is fast acting and will block the pain signals from the procedure wound from 30 seconds after application, lasting for approx 4-24 hours, depending on the procedure. It will also stem the bleeding, help protect against infection via its antiseptic properties, create a barrier over the wound.
    3. A NSAID (such as Meloxicam) will then manage the longer-term inflammatory process and enable the animal to be more tolerant of the pain during this time. NSAIDs are the slowest to work and can be administered at any point of the procedure but will not reach peak concentration for approximately 4 hours. NSAIDs can be administered as an Injection by your vet, or also now available from your local reseller Butec OTM, an oral 'meloxicam ' based product which can be delivered via the mouth, as a buccal application.
    Vet Not Involved:

    If your vet is not present and a local anaesthetic injection is not available, consider the following 2 products to manage the acute pain, wound care and inflammatory process: 

    1. Tri-Solfen local anaesthetic and antiseptic spray
    2. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory

    It is important to consult with your vet and follow the label instructions for all recommended products to ensure effective pain relief.

    Preoperative Pain Relief
    Local Anaesthetic Injection
    Lignocaine
    Onset of action
    10mins
    Duration of action
    60mins
    Intraoperative Pain Relief
    Wound Anaesthetic and Antiseptic solution
    Lignocaine, Bupivacaine, Cetrimide, Adrenaline
    Onset of action
    30secs
    Duration of action
    ~ 6-24hrs*
    Postoperative Pain Relief
    Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory
    Meloxicam, Flunixin, Ketoprofen
    Onset of action
    15min - Reaching TMAX in 3.7 hours*
    Duration of action
    24-72hrs
  • Ringed Castration for Cattle

    Best Practice Procedure Recommendation Expand

    A multi-modal approach of local anaesthesia followed by a NSAID for calves undergoing this procedure should be recommended as current best practice, whilst also understanding there may be practical limitations, when conducting these essential procedures in a farm environment.

    Vet involved:

    If your vet is involved with the procedure, they may consider using the following 2 products:

    1. A local Anaesthetic injection will anaesthetise or 'numb' the area in preparation for the procedure. The injection must be administered at least 10minutes before the procedure by your vet and will last for approximately 1 hour.
    2. A NSAID (such as Meloxicam) will then manage the longer-term inflammatory process and enable the animal to be more tolerant of the pain during this time. NSAIDs are the slowest to work and can be administered at any point of the procedure but will not reach peak concentration for approximately 4 hours. NSAIDs can be administered as an Injection by your vet, or also now available from your local reseller Butec OTM, an oral 'meloxicam ' based product which can be delivered via the mouth, as a buccal application.
    Vet Not Involved:

    If your vet is not present and a local anaesthetic injection is not available, consider the following 2 products to manage the acute pain, wound care and inflammatory process: 

    1. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory

    It is important to consult with your vet and follow the label instructions for all recommended products to ensure effective pain relief.

    Preoperative Pain Relief
    Local Anaesthetic Injection
    Lignocaine
    Onset of action
    10mins
    Duration of action
    60mins
    Postoperative Pain Relief
    Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory
    Meloxicam, Flunixin, Ketoprofen
    Onset of action
    15min - Reaching TMAX in 3.7 hours*
    Duration of action
    24-72hrs
  • Surgical Castration for Pigs

    Best Practice Procedure Recommendation Expand

    A multi-modal approach of local anaesthesia followed by a NSAID for piglets undergoing this procedure should be recommended as current best practice, whilst also understanding there may be practical limitations, when conducting these essential procedures in a farm environment.

    Vet involved:

    If your vet is involved with the procedure, they may consider using the following 3 products:

    1. A local Anaesthetic injection will anaesthetise or 'numb' the area in preparation for the procedure. The injection must be administered at least 10minutes before the procedure by your vet and will last for approximately 1 hour.
    2. Tri-Solfen Anaesthetic sprayed directly onto the wound, is fast acting and will block the pain signals from the procedure wound from 30 seconds after application, lasting for approx 4-24 hours, depending on the procedure. It will also stem the bleeding, help protect against infection via its antiseptic properties, create a barrier over the wound.
    3. A NSAID (such as Meloxicam) will then manage the longer-term inflammatory process and enable the animal to be more tolerant of the pain during this time. NSAIDs are the slowest to work and can be administered at any point of the procedure but will not reach peak concentration for approximately 4 hours. NSAIDs can be administered as an Injection by your vet.
    Vet Not Involved:

    If your vet is not present and a local anaesthetic injection is not available, we recommend you use the following 2 products to manage the acute pain, wound care and inflammatory process:

    1. Tri-Solfen local anaesthetic and antiseptic spray
    2. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory

    It is important to consult with your vet and follow the label instructions for all recommended products to ensure effective pain relief.

    Preoperative Pain Relief
    Local Anaesthetic Injection
    Lignocaine
    Onset of action
    10mins
    Duration of action
    60mins
    Intraoperative Pain Relief
    Wound Anaesthetic and Antiseptic solution
    Lignocaine, Bupivacaine, Cetrimide, Adrenaline
    Onset of action
    30secs
    Duration of action
    ~ 6-24hrs*
    Postoperative Pain Relief
    Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory
    Meloxicam, Flunixin, Ketoprofen
    Onset of action
    15min - Reaching TMAX in 4hrs*
    Duration of action
    24-72hrs
  • Surgical Tail Docking for Pigs

    Best Practice Procedure Recommendation Expand

    A multi-modal approach of local anaesthesia followed by a NSAID for piglets undergoing this procedure should be recommended as current best practice, whilst also understanding there may be practical limitations, when conducting these essential procedures in a farm environment.

    Vet involved:

    If your vet is involved with the procedure, they may consider using the following 3 products:

    1. A local Anaesthetic injection will anaesthetise or 'numb' the area in preparation for the procedure. The injection must be administered at least 10minutes before the procedure by your vet and will last for approximately 1 hour.
    2. Tri-Solfen Anaesthetic sprayed directly onto the wound, is fast acting and will block the pain signals from the procedure wound from 30 seconds after application, lasting for approx 4-24 hours, depending on the procedure. It will also stem the bleeding, help protect against infection via its antiseptic properties, create a barrier over the wound.
    3. A NSAID (such as Meloxicam) will then manage the longer-term inflammatory process and enable the animal to be more tolerant of the pain during this time. NSAIDs are the slowest to work and can be administered at any point of the procedure but will not reach peak concentration for approximately 4 hours. NSAIDs can be administered as an Injection by your vet.
    Vet Not Involved:

    If your vet is not present and a local anaesthetic injection is not available, we recommend you use the following 2 products to manage the acute pain, wound care and inflammatory process:

    1. Tri-Solfen local anaesthetic and antiseptic spray
    2. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory

    It is important to consult with your vet and follow the label instructions for all recommended products to ensure effective pain relief.

    Preoperative Pain Relief
    Local Anaesthetic Injection
    Lignocaine
    Onset of action
    10mins
    Duration of action
    60mins
    Intraoperative Pain Relief
    Wound Anaesthetic and Antiseptic solution
    Lignocaine, Bupivacaine, Cetrimide, Adrenaline
    Onset of action
    30secs
    Duration of action
    ~ 6-24hrs*
    Postoperative Pain Relief
    Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory
    Meloxicam, Flunixin, Ketoprofen
    Onset of action
    15min - Reaching TMAX in 4hrs*
    Duration of action
    24-72hrs
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