Articles by author - Bruce RA

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The physical state and plasma biochemical profile of young calves on arrival at a slaughter plant
Authors: Bruce RA, Stafford KJ, Mellor DJ, Todd SE, Gregory NG, Ward RN
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 49, Issue 4, pp 142-149, Aug 2001
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Animal type: Cattle, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject terms: Animal welfare, Biochemistry/chemistry, Clinical pathology, Diagnostic procedures, Slaughter, Stress, Transport
Article class: Scientific Article
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Effects of a local anaesthetic and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic on the behavioural responses of calves to dehorning
Authors: Bruce RA, Stafford KJ, Mellor DJ, McMeekan C, Gregory NG, Ward RN
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 47, Issue 3, pp 92-96, Jun 1999
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Animal type: Cattle, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject terms: Anaesthesia/analgesia/sedation, Animal remedies/veterinary medicines, Animal welfare, Inflammation, Treatment/therapy, Antinflamatory, Behaviour, Husbandry/husbandry procedures, Surgery
Article class: Scientific Article
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Effects of shallow scoop and deep scoop dehorning on plasma cortisol concentrations in calves
Authors: Bruce RA, Stafford KJ, Mellor DJ, Gregory NG, Ward RN, McMeekan CM
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 45, Issue 2, pp 72-74, Apr 1997
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Animal type: Cattle, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject terms: Animal welfare, Husbandry/husbandry procedures, Endocrine/autocrine/paracrine, Stress, Surgery
Article class: Short Communication