Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 5 , Pages 295-300 , May 2008

Guaifenesin-Ketamine-Xylazine Infusions to Provide Anesthesia in Donkeys

  • Ethel V. Taylor, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Ethel V. Taylor, DVM, Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, 308 Coles Hall, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506.
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  • Courtney L. Baetge, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
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  • Nora S. Matthews, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
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  • Tex S. Taylor, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
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  • Kerry S. Barling, DVM, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Barling Veterinary Services, Iola, TX

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(08)00097-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2008.03.004

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 5 , Pages 295-300 , May 2008

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