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Bufalari, A., Adami, C., Angeli, G. and Short, C.E., 2007. Pain assessment in animals. Veterinary Research Communications, 31(Suppl. 1), 55–58

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Abbreviations

CS:

Composite Scale

NRS:

Numerical Rating Scale

SDS:

Simple Descriptive Scale

VAS:

Visual Analog Scale

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Bufalari, A., Adami, C., Angeli, G. et al. Pain Assessment in Animals. Vet Res Commun 31 (Suppl 1), 55–58 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-007-0084-6

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