title: Inefficacy of oral ketamine for chemical restraint in turkeys.
abstract: Ketamine hydrochloride was given orally at a dose of 200 mg/kg to six domestic turkeys (Meleagris gallapovo). There was no apparent anesthetic effect. The same birds received 500 mg/kg by the same route 1 wk later. All birds became ataxic within 10 min; although some sedation was apparent, they made coordinated escapes when challenged.
authors: Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg 24061.
authors: R E
authors: RE
authors: Clutton
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000818:Animals; D007103:Immobilization; D007649:Ketamine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D014422:Turkeys / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D007649:Ketamine