cattlefree-ranginghaematologymedetomidineplasma chemistryreversalxylazineTwenty-nine free-ranging Norwegian cattle were captured with xylazine ( n =20) or medetomidine ( n =9) using a tranquilizing gun, and the time from darting to recumbency (induction time) was recorded. Twenty-eight animals were ...
Veterinarians usexylazineon cattle, horses, and cervidae (e.g., deer) animals as a sedative and pain reliever. According to FDA, “it is not safe for use in humans and may result in serious and life-threatening side effects that appear to be similar to those commonly associated with opioi...
Mean arousal time (time from reversal drug administration to awakening) for calves receiving saline solution was 27.8±11.5 min. Administration of tolazoline at 1, 2 and 4 mg/kg resulted in mean arousal times of 4.7±3.8, 0.9±0.5, and 0.7±0.3 min, respectively. Mean standing time (time...