Enz, A.; Schüpbach-Regula, Gertraud; Bettschart, R.; Fuschini, E.; Bürgi, E.; Sidler, X. (2013). Experiences with piglet castration using injectable anaesthetic in Switzerland. Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde, 155(12), pp. 661-668. Huber 10.1024/0036-7281/a000531
Full text not available from this repository. (Request a copy)The aim of this study was to describe the practical implementation of the painless castration under injection anaesthesia in Switzerland. 30 swine farms were visited and 60 farmers answered a questionnaire. 34 % of the piglets showed movements during castration under injection anaesthesia and 17 % had excitations during recovery from anaesthesia. After 48 minutes half of the piglets were in sternal position and after 112 minutes half of them showed coordinated movements. The body temperature decreased by 3.1 °C until 60 minutes after castration, especially small piglets reached critical temperature levels. 38 % of the piglets showed strong bleeding after castration. The healing of the wound was good according to 82 % of the farmers. 83 % of the farmers reported piglet losses, especially at the beginning of the anaesthesia period. The anaesthesia may be improved by using butorphanol in addition to the combination of ketamine and azaperone. The recovery of the piglets should be in a warm place without any risk of injury by obstacles or the sow. Increased bleeding can be controlled by using an emasculator.
Item Type: |
Journal Article (Original Article) |
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Division/Institute: |
05 Veterinary Medicine > Department of Clinical Research and Veterinary Public Health (DCR-VPH) > Veterinary Public Health Institute |
UniBE Contributor: |
Schüpbach-Regula, Gertraud Irene |
ISSN: |
0036-7281 |
Publisher: |
Huber |
Language: |
German |
Submitter: |
Gertraud Irene Regula |
Date Deposited: |
09 May 2014 13:42 |
Last Modified: |
02 Mar 2023 23:24 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.1024/0036-7281/a000531 |
PubMed ID: |
24297840 |
Uncontrolled Keywords: |
Ferkelkastration, Injektionsanästhesie, Narkosequalität, anaesthesia quality, injection anaesthesia, piglet castration |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/40701 |
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