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Efficacy of the intranasal application of azaperone for sedation in weaned piglets

Authors

SVOBODA Martin BLAHOVA Jana JARKOVSKÝ Jiří ZACHARDA Adam HAJKOVA Suzana VANHARA Jonas VASEK Jan

Year of publication 2023
Type Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source Veterinarni Medicina
MU Faculty or unit

Faculty of Medicine

Citation
Web https://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/vet-202304-0002_efficacy-of-the-intranasal-application-of-azaperone-for-sedation-in-weaned-piglets.php
Doi http://dx.doi.org/10.17221/21/2023-VETMED
Keywords behaviour; neuroleptic; pharmacodynamics; swine
Description The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of the intranasal and parenteral administration of azaperone in order to achieve pig sedation. A total of 32 weaned piglets divided into 4 groups (8 piglets in each group) were used. Group A was injected intramuscularly (i.m.) with azaperone (Stresnil (R), 40 mg/ml inj.; Elanco Animal Health) at a dose of 2 mg/kg of body weight (b.w.). Group B received a dose of 2 mg/kg b.w. of azaperone intranasally. Group C was given azaperone intranasally at a dose of 4 mg/kg b.w. Group D was given 1 ml of saline intranasally and served as the control group. The response to the defined stimulus (a blunt blow of a metal rod into a metal edge of a pen), the degree of salivation, movement level, body temperature and serum azaperone concentration were included in the trial. We found that in order to induce an adequate level of sedation comparable to the standard method of application, i.e., 2 mg/kg b.w. i.m., the intranasal administration of azaperone at a dose of 4 mg/kg body weight is required.

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