Objective: To determine synovial butorphanol concentrations and mechanical nociceptive threshold (MNT) changes after butorphanol intravenous regional limb perfusion (IVRLP). Study design: Experimental Animals: Six adult horses. Methods: Cephalic IVRLP was performed with 10 mg butorphanol in sedated ...
Author(s)
Crabtree, N. E.; Mochal-King, C. A.; Sloan, P. B.; Eddy, A. L.; Wills, R. W.; Meredith, A. N.; Fontenot, R. L.
Publisher
Wiley, Boston, USA
Citation
Veterinary Surgery, 2019, 48, 8, pp 1473-1482
Background: To the authors' knowledge, the effect of a combination of butorphanol tartrate and detomidine hydrochloride on the laryngeal function and symmetry of the arytenoid cartilages in young Thoroughbred horses has not been examined. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effects of...
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Almonte, H.; Schumacher, J.; Johnson, C. R.; Berk, J. T.; Bell, R. P.
Publisher
Wiley, Chichester, UK
Citation
Veterinary Record, 2022, 190, 9,
In equine and racing practice, detomidine and butorphanol are commonly used in combination for their sedative properties. The aim of the study was to produce detection times to better inform European veterinary surgeons, so that both drugs can be used appropriately under regulatory rules. Three...
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Paine, S. W.; Bright, J.; Scarth, J. P.; Hincks, P. R.; Pearce, C. M.; Hannan, C.; MacHnik, M.; Hillyer, L.
Publisher
Wiley, Oxford, UK
Citation
Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2020, 43, 2, pp 162-170
The objective of this study was to compare effects of butorphanol (BUT) or buprenorphine (BUP), in combination with detomidine and diazepam, on the sedation quality, surgical conditions, and postoperative pain control after cheek tooth extraction in horses, randomly allocated to 2 treatment groups...
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Haunhorst, F. R.; Hopster, K.; Schmicke, M.; Bienert-Zeit, A.; Kästner, S.
Publisher
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, Ottawa, Canada
Citation
Canadian Veterinary Journal, 2022, 63, 1, pp 39-46
The aim of the present study was to describe butorphanol pharmacokinetics and bioavailability following intranasal administration to horses. Six adult horses received 0.05 mg/kg butorphanol, in a randomised crossover design, by either intravenous or intranasal route. Plasma concentrations of ...
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Ferreira, V.; Velloso, M. I.; Landoni, M. F.
Publisher
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Citation
Bulgarian Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 2020, 23, 4, pp 443-447
Objective: To compare the effects of hydromorphone and butorphanol in horses undergoing arthroscopy and describe the pharmacokinetics of hydromorphone in anesthetized horses. Study design: Randomized controlled clinical trial. Animals: A total of 40 adult horses admitted for elective arthroscopy....
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Reed, R.; Trenholme, N.; Skrzypczak, H.; Chang, K.; Ishikawa, Y.; Barletta, M.; Quandt, J.; Knych, H.; Sakai, D.
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 2022, 49, 5, pp 490-498
The purpose of this study was to assess the cardiorespiratory and behavioral responses to the combination of medetomidine and tramadol (M-T) or butorphanol (M-B) in standing laparoscopic ovariectomy in horses. One ovary was removed under M-T and the contralateral ovary was removed under M-B with at ...
Author(s)
Kim, A.; Sasaki, N.; Lee, I.; Seo, J. P.
Publisher
Japanese Society of Veterinary Science, Tokyo, Japan
Citation
Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, 2021, 83, 4, pp 643-647
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of 3 α2-adrenergic receptor agonists (α2-ARAs), alone or in combination with butorphanol tartrate, on objective measurements of lameness in horses. ANIMALS: 17 adult polo horses with naturally occurring forelimb or hind limb lameness (or both). PROCEDURES: In a...
Author(s)
Moorman, V. J.; Bass, L.; King, M. R.
Publisher
American Veterinary Medical Association, Schaumburg, USA
Citation
American Journal of Veterinary Research, 2019, 80, 9, pp 868-877
While butorphanol is the most commonly used opioid in horses, methadone is not licensed in most countries. Our aim was to compare the effects of both drugs, combined with romifidine, regarding the quality of sedation and induction in horses undergoing elective surgery. Results indicate the...
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Nannarone, S.; Giannettoni, G.; Laurenza, C.; Giontella, A.; Moretti, G.
Publisher
MDPI AG, Basel, Switzerland
Citation
Animals, 2021, 11, 9,
Background: Butorphanol-azaperone-medetomidine (BAM™) has not been evaluated in horses. Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate BAM™ for chemical restraint of feral horses. Study design: Retrospective and prospective descriptive studies. Methods: Data were collected retrospectively...
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Balko, J. A.; Fogle, C.; Stuska, S. J.; Fogle, J. E.; Posner, L. P.
Publisher
Wiley, Oxford, UK
Citation
Equine Veterinary Journal, 2021, 54, 3, pp 549-555