Titel (eng)

Comparison between Intramuscular and Intranasal Administration of Sedative Drugs Used for Piglet Castration

Autor*in

Andreas Breitenlechner   University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna

Andrea Buzanich-Ladinig   University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna

Ulrike Auer   University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna

Marlies Dolezal   University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna

Moritz Bünger   University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna

Ursula Katharina Ruczizka   University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna

Verlag

MDPI

Beschreibung (eng)

The aim of this study was to test the intranasal administration of different anaesthetics in piglets less than seven days of age undergoing castration for their suitability for providing good-quality sedation and short induction and recovery time with minimal stress. Azaperone alone at a high (5 mg/kg), medium (3 mg/kg) and low dosage (2 mg/kg) and in two combinations with either alfaxalone or midazolam were applied intramuscularly (i.m.) or intranasally (i.n.) to 120 healthy piglets. Compared to intramuscular application, intranasal application showed longer induction times, shorter recovery times and higher scores for defence and vocalisation. In conclusion, the intranasal protocols did not meet the requirements in all groups and their use can therefore not be recommended. A rapid induction phase and good quality of sedation could not be guaranteed.

Sprache des Objekts

Englisch

Datum

2024

Rechte

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CC BY 4.0 - Creative Commons Namensnennung 4.0 International Lizenz.

CC BY 4.0 International

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Klassifikation

Tiletamine-Zolazepam; Pain Responses; Anesthesia; Alfaxalone; Midazolam; Pigs; Induction; Delivery; Combination; Parameters

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