ANESTHETICS AND TRANQUILIZERS

Inhalation anesthetics used during surgery include Isoflurane (3-4%) or Halothane. Young birds can be masked down or intubated without a preanesthetic. Larger birds usually require preanesthetics before intubation.

Injectible anesthetics include Telazol (1mg/lb IV), Rompon (Haver) (3mg/kg)/Ketamine HCl (Fort Dodge), or Rompon (0.5 mg/lb)/Telazol (1.5mg/lb).

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