American journal of veterinary research
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Comparative Study
Anesthesia induced in pigs by use of a combination of medetomidine, butorphanol, and ketamine and its reversal by administration of atipamezole.
To develop an IM administrable anesthetic combination for pigs. ⋯ Medetomidine, butorphanol, and ketamine-induced anesthesia is available for short-term major surgery in pigs.
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To evaluate selected hemodynamic, respiratory, and behavioral responses to propofol in horses premedicated with xylazine or detomidine. ⋯ Xylazine or detomidine-propofol combinations likely will not replace common anesthetic induction techniques for horses. However, recovery characteristics associated with propofol encourage further study in horses.
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To describe the ultrasonographic appearance of the lungs, pleura, and mediastinum of cattle. ⋯ Ultrasonography of the lungs, pleura, and mediastinum in healthy cows provides information that can be used as a reference when examining cattle with suspected disease of the thorax.