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Introduction
This explains the background to the website, some of the
software requirements and instructions for its use. |
What is Animal Pain?
This section considers definitions of Animal Pain and comments upon
different types of pain. |
Table of Contents
Shows an expanded list of all the pages in this web site
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How is Pain Produced?
This section briefly describes the neurobiology of how the body
produces and recognises the sensation of pain. |
How can Animal Pain be Assessed?
This provides descriptions of different methods used to
assess pain, and how the methods may be validated.
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How is Pain Relieved?
This section does NOT describe how to treat painful conditions but
does describe different types of treatments. |
Bibliography
Lists references for further reading and those cited
within the website.
Glossary of Terms
Gives brief descriptions of abbreviations and technical
terms used within the website.
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Test your Knowledge
Self-testing questions.
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Acknowledgements
Recognition of collaborators in development of this
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Joyce E Kent, Vince
Molony, Animal
Welfare Research Group,
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary
Studies, University of Edinburgh, Summerhall, Edinburgh EH9
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This website is
dedicated to Olga
Uvarov DBE FRCVS (1910-2001), first
woman president of the Royal College of Veterinary
Surgeons, for her instigation of the initial AVTRW Guidelines on the
Recognition and Assessment of Pain in Animals. |
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