The dose of xylazine for sedation in sheep?

VSR-0145

QUESTION

The dose of xylazine for sedation in sheep?

OPTIONS

(A) 0.1-0.4 mg/kg i.m 0.05-0.1 mg/kg i.v.
(B) 0.05-0.1 mg/kg i.m 0.01-0.4 mg/kg i.v.
(C) 1.0 mg/kg i.m 0.5 mg/kg i.v.
(D) None of the above

ANSWER

(A) 0.1-0.4 mg/kg i.m 0.05-0.1 mg/kg i.v.

EXPLANATION

The listed intramuscular and intravenous ranges in option A describe conventional low-dose xylazine sedation in sheep, with intravenous administration requiring less drug than intramuscular administration. Option B gives an unusually wide intravenous interval, option C uses much higher values, and 'none' disregards the listed conventional range; clinical doses vary with the animal and procedure.

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