Antinociceptive effect of buprenorphine and evaluation of the nociceptive withdrawal reflex in foals

Conclusion and clinical relevanceThese findings indicate that buprenorphine has antinociceptive effect in foals. Opioid side effects often recognized in adult horses also occur in foals.

Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - July 21, 2014 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Åse I Risberg, Claudia Spadavecchia, Birgit Ranheim, Eli HS Hendrickson, Andreas Lervik, Henning A Haga Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research