Use of midazolam as an adjunct for equine standing sedation for routine oral examinations

There were no significant differences in any of the single or overall sedation scores between treatment groups

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of including midazolam to a common equine standing sedation protocol for routine oral examination. Twelve horses underwent two examinations at least seven days apart. Horses were randomly assigned to receive midazolam intravenously (IV) or a placebo injection of saline. Five minutes later, detomidine and butorphanol were administered IV and horses were placed in standing stocks. A veterinarian blinded to the treatment protocol used a descriptive scoring system to assess degree of ataxia, acceptance of speculum, chewing on the speculum, headshaking, tongue movement, resistance to palpation, and eye appearance as related to the grimace score. ...

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Antonio Maria Tardo Med Vet PhD Anesthesiology 14 October 2024

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Use of midazolam as an adjunct for equine standing sedation for routine oral examinations

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Use of midazolam as an adjunct for equine standing sedation for routine oral examinations

Scientific Publishing