Document type: article published in La Dépêche Vétérinaire
Author: La Dépêche Vétérinaire
Preview: "CAPdouleur and the SNGTV* have signed a partnership agreement to improve pain management in livestock", explains Christophe Brard, Honorary President of the SNGTV, who is responsible for the coordination of this project for the SNGTV.
The aim is to provide veterinarians who work in animal production with subject-specific scientific information, technical data sheets, videos, webinars and training courses in the fields of analgesia and anesthesia. "This partnership is a showcase for the involvement of rural veterinarians in animal welfare ," he stresses, noting that practices in this field have evolved considerably. He takes the example of Caesarean sections, which are now accompanied by systematic pre- and post-operative pain management. (...)
Long-term commitment
This new partnership mobilizes the SNGTV's technical committees. "We will also be working with teacher-researchers from the national veterinary schools, with major input from our colleague Raphaël Guatteo (Oniris)", explains Christophe Brard.
Partners drawn from the profession will be able to join this project, Axience for example, with whom the two organizations have designed a first newsletter aimed at CAPdouleur and SNGTV members, to be followed by the distribution of videos on animal pain management during veterinary surgery. Other laboratories will also be approached to join the partnership.
Co-founder of CAPdouleur, Thierry Poitte stresses the expertise that CAPdouleur will bring to the table, particularly in the field of digital pain assessment tools. Both partners emphasize their "long-term" commitment. Members of the SNGTV will benefit from special subscription rates to CAPdouleur Rural. "Pain management for livestock will help to improve their welfare and productivity, and will strengthen the public image of veterinarians in this area", states Christophe Brard. M.J.
* SNGTV: Société nationale des groupements techniques vétérinaires.
