Glyceryl guaiacol ether for sedation of horses undergoing orchiectomy when standing

ABSTRACT A study was designed to compare two sedation protocols be used in horses undergoing orchiectomy when standing. In both protocols, the induction sedative state performed with bolus detomidine at a dose of 10 µg/kg, intravenously (IV). first protocol (eight horses), maintained 1% glyceryl guaiacol ether (GGE) continuous infusion, 1ml/kg/hour IV. second horses) this effect infusion same and route. Orchiectomy on all animals. The allowed surgeries However, kept under by GGE showed greater relaxation more intense degree sedation. It should noted that use maintain is unprecedented literature. drug anesthetic species, but only pre-anesthetic medication general anesthesia. concluded performance which profound sedation, without adverse effects.