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Neural mechanisms responsible for the development of pain following partial amputation of the chicken beak
Reference
SYS04692
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Dr Michael Gentle
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
The Roslin Institute
Department
The Roslin Institute Department
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
110,937
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
13/11/1995
End date
13/11/1998
Duration
36 months
Abstract
The pain-free period seen immediately after partial amputation of the beak (beak trimming) provides a new model system in which to analyse the neural processes involved in the development of chronic pain. By recording the electrical activity in the trigeminal nerve and in the descending trigeminal nuclei of the brainstem at different intervals after amputation, the abnormal activity responsible for the development of post traumatic pain will be characterised. This work will provide fresh insights into chronic pain states which is of clinical interest and provides scientific underpinning of animal welfare.
Summary
unavailable
Committee
Closed Committee - Animal Sciences (AS)
Research Topics
X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority
X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative
Systems - ROPA (SYS) [1994]
Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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