Accelerometric evaluation of horses administered α2-adrenoceptor agonist drugs revealed more prolonged sedative effects of romifidine, compared with effects of xylazine or detomidine. Accelerometry could be useful in assessing the effects of other sedatives and analgesics. Accelerometric data may be helpful in drug selection for situations in which a horse's balance and coordination are important.
RESUMENObjetivos: cuantificar por acelerometría el patrón locomotor de caballos sedados con acepromacina Metodología: se utilizaron siete caballos y se administraron 2 tratamientos: solución salina, y acepromacina (0.04 mg/kg). Se uso un acelerómetro ortogonal que mide aceleraciones a lo largo de 3 ejes. Se obtuvieron registros acelerométricos post tratamiento, repetidos cada cinco minutos
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