Inefficacy of oral ketamine for chemical restraint in turkeys.
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.
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Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg 24061.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000818:Animals; D007103:Immobilization; D007649:Ketamine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D014422:Turkeys / Q000378:metabolism*
D007649:Ketamine