The use of sedatives, analgesic and anaesthetic drugs in the horse: An electronic survey of members of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)

Abstract

Equine veterinarians can compare their choices of anaesthetic drugs with others practising equine medicine and surgery and may be stimulated to investigate alternative methods of providing comfort to horses.

Efficacy of a portable oxygen concentrator with pulsed delivery for treatment of hypoxemia during equine field anesthesia

“…; Hubbell et al. ). Although blood pressure is usually well maintained under this and other similar injectable protocols (Young et al.…”

Qualitative and Quantitative Characteristics of the Electroencephalogram in Normal Horses After Sedation

“…Butorphanol was the drug typically added to either α 2 agonist, when multiple drugs were utilized. The study found that acepromazine (alone or in combination) was the drug of choice for <1% of those who responded to the survey …”

Nonsteroidal Anti‐Inflammatory Drugs and Corticosteroids

“…Flunixin meglumine has been used in cats and pharmacokinetic data are available (Lascelles et al, 2007); however, with the availability of safer NSAIDs approved for use in cats its use cannot be recommended. Flunixin is one of the more commonly used NSAIDs in horses (Hubbell et al, 2010), and can be administered orally, intravenously, or intramuscularly. Cases of myonecrosis have been reported with intramuscular use (Peek et al, 2003).…”

“…Toxicity manifests as bone marrow suppression and gastrointestinal, renal, and hepatic injuries (Lascelles et al, 2007). The efficacy, availability, and affordability of phenylbutazone make it the most commonly used NSAID in horses (Goodrich & Nixon, 2006;Hubbell et al, 2010). It is available as parenteral and oral formulations.…”