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
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/09712119.2025.2527822
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