title: Preanesthetic medications in ruminants and swine.
abstract: The use of preanesthetic agents alone or in various combinations in food animals is complex. In addition to considering the pharmacokinetics and dynamics of the medications, one must give additional consideration to the animals's temperament, its physical condition, and its environment. Also, the potential of residues from meat and milk products of animals treated with preanesthetic agents must be considered.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle / Q000502:physiology; D006041:Goats / Q000502:physiology; D011229:Preanesthetic Medication / Q000662:veterinary*; D012418:Ruminants / Q000502:physiology; D013552:Swine / Q000502:physiology