Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Butorphanol and Dexmedetomidine after Intranasal Administration in Broiler Chickens (<i>Gallus gallus domesticus</i>)

Butorphanol and dexmedetomidine (DXM) can produce analgesia in birds. Intranasal (IN) route of drug administration is easier, and free of risks such as pain and tissue damage compared with intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous routes in bird species, including wild birds. Although previous stud...

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Main Authors: Jin Sha, Kavitha Kongara, Preet Singh, Antony Jacob, Jeyamohan Ponnampalam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/9/5/212