Field Sedation and Anesthesia of Ruminants.
Many surgical procedures on ruminants can be performed humanely and safely using local or regional anesthesia and physical restraint, but sedation and general anesthesia are necessary in order to perform some procedures. Although anesthesia-associated risks are greater in ruminants than monogastrics, ruminants can be anesthetized relatively safely in a field setting if the risks are understood, and adequate planning and precautions are in place. This article discusses the important features impacting sedation and anesthesia of cattle and small ruminants, and describes some commonly used drug protocols.
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, 2407 River Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA. Electronic address: mseddigh@utk.edu.
Reza
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Seddighi
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, 2407 River Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA.
Thomas J
TJ
Doherty
D000762:Anesthesia Recovery Period; D000765:Anesthesia, Conduction / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D006041:Goats; D012149:Restraint, Physical / Q000662:veterinary; D012418:Ruminants / Q000601:surgery; D012756:Sheep
Bovine; Cattle; Field anesthesia; Ruminants; Sedation