Adequate pain management in animals is a core veterinary welfare obligation, yet undertreatment of animal pain remains common across many settings.
Pain recognition in animals requires training in species-specific behavioral signs: facial grimacing scales, weight-bearing assessment, and behavioral changes. Research shows farm animals are less frequently given pain relief than companion animals despite undergoing painful procedures like castration and dehorning. Expanding access to pain management across all species and settings is a critical welfare goal.