STUDIES ON XYLAZINE AS AN EPIDURAL ANAESTHETIC AGENT IN BUFFALO CALVES (Bubalus bubalis)
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1991
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AAU, Anand
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A study on epidural analgesia using xylazlne was conducted In 18 healthy buffalo calves, divided Into three groups of six animals each, Xylazlne was administered @ 0.06 mg/kg (group I), 0.08 mg/kg (group II) and 0.1 mg/kg body weight (group III). The Induction time, onset of salivation, sitting time, standing time, duration and quality of anaesthesia and complete recovery time were recorded In each animal. In all the groups, there was a significant reduction In heart rate and respiration rate. However, It reached near to the preadministration level by 4 hours after administration. There was no significant effect on rectal temperature and it remained more or less within the normal range. Haematological study revealed significant reduction In all the parameters viz., TEC, TLC, PCV and Hb concentration,The changes were more marked upto 4 hours after administration which reduced in their Intensity from 8 hours post administration. Biochemical studies revealed significant Increase in blood glucose in all the groups after 1 hour of injection and it returned to near normal level after 24 to 48 hours. The BUN showed non-significant and fluctuating decreasing trends throughout the period of study. The values of serum creatinine were found within normal physiological range. The enzymes SGOT, SGPT, AKP and ACP did not show any significant alterations. The present study indicated that the xylazlne is an effective analgesic agent which can be safely used by epidural administration.
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VETERINARY SURGERY AND RADIOLOGY, A STUDY