Physical & Chemical Restraint

name examples of physical restraint methods

halter & leadrope, chain, lifting limbs, neck twitch, lip twitch, ear twitch, leg ropes, stocks, hobbles

how should you examine a foal

stay mindful of mare, gentle handling, arm in front of chest & around hind, hold tail

name examples of chemical restraint methods

sedation, analgesia, muscle relaxation

what is analgesia

pain relief

name alpha-2 agonists

xylazine, dormosedan, romifidine

what method do alpha-2 agonists use

sedation & analgesia

name tranquilizers

acepromazine

what method do tranquilizers use

sedation & muscle relaxation

name narcotics/opiods

butorphanol

what method do narcotics/opiods use

sedation & analgesia

name dissociatives

ketamine

what else is ketamine called

general anesthesia

what are common names for xylazine

rompun, anased, xylamed

what is the onset for xylazine

iv: - 3-5 min, im - 10-20min

define onset

the patience for optimal effect & procedural timing

what is the duration for xylazine

iv - 20-30min, im - hours