Comparison of analgesic techniques for antler removal in wapiti.
Can Vet J
; 42(12): 929-35, 2001 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-11769618
The purpose of this research was to compare the effectiveness of ring block anesthesia (LA) and electroanesthesia (A) for antler removal in elk given a long-acting tranquilizer to remove stress from restraint. Thirty-two male wapiti were given 1 mg/kg body weight of zuclopenthixol acetate; the next day, they were restrained in a hydraulic chute, provided with electroanesthesia or a lidocaine ring block, and had their antlers removed. Behavioral response to antler removal was scored. Significantly more (P = 0.032) animals responded to antler removal in the EA group. Heart rates and arterial pressures were measured by a catheter connected to a physiological monitor. Heart rate increased significantly over time with EA, but not with LA. Heart rate increased from baseline significantly more in the EA group immediately prior to antler removal (P = 0.017), immediately post antler removal (P = 0.001), and at 1 min post antler removal (P = 0.037). It was concluded that EA is not as effective a method of anesthesia as is LA for antler removal.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Cuernos de Venado
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Antipsicóticos
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Ciervos
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Clopentixol
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Electronarcosis
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Lidocaína
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Bloqueo Nervioso
Tipo de estudio:
Evaluation_studies
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Animals
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En
Revista:
Can Vet J
Año:
2001
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Article
Pais de publicación:
Canadá