Comparative evaluation of the sedative and physiological effects of xylazine, detomidine, and medetomidine in Barbari goats

Comparative evaluation of the sedative and physiological effects of xylazine, detomidine, and medetomidine in Barbari goats

This study aimed to assess the sedative and physiological effects of three alpha2-agonists in Barbari goats. Eighteen healthy goats (20.3 ± 0.8 kg, 16 ± 2.2 months) were administered xylazine (100 μg/kg; XYL), detomidine (50 μg/kg; DET), or medetomidine (6 μg/kg; MED). Heart rate, respiratory rate,...

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Main Authors: Zahir Shah, Abd Ullah, Shabana Naz, Taif Shah, Abdul Aziz, Kasim Sakran Abass, Ibrahim A. Alhidary, Rifat Ullah Khan, Muhammad Israr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Series:Journal of Applied Animal Research
Subjects:
Alpha2-agonist
Barbari goat
detomidine
drug
physiological parameters
xylazine
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/09712119.2025.2527822
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