Hyperglycaemia During Xylazine-Ketamine Anaesthesia in Goats

Authors

  • M.N. Mgasa Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O.BOX 3020, Morogoro, Tanzania
  • G.K. Mbassa Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O.BOX 3020, Morogoro, Tanzania
  • R.M. Maselle Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O.BOX 3020, Morogoro, Tanzania
  • A.G. Mwakasungula Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O.BOX 3020, Morogoro, Tanzania

Keywords:

Anaesthetics, General, Caprine, Surgery

Abstract

Plasma glucose concentrations were determined in healthy young goats before and after intramuscular administration of Xylazine, Ketamine, or Xylazine-Ketamine combination. Doses of 0.22mg of Xylazine and 11mg of Ketamine per kilogram body weight were used. Xylazine-ketamine produced deeper anaesthesia a duration longer than Xylazine or Ketamine when used alone. Plasma glucose levels increased significantly above the baseline values 15minutes after administration of either Xylazine or Xylazine-Ketamine combination. The level increased and peak value of plasma glucose concentration for Xylazine alone were lower than those in combination, while no significant changes were observed for Ketamine alone

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Published

31-01-1985

How to Cite

Mgasa, M., Mbassa, G., Maselle, R. and Mwakasungula, A. . (1985) “Hyperglycaemia During Xylazine-Ketamine Anaesthesia in Goats”, Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 7(1), pp. 12–15. Available at: http://tvj.sua.ac.tz/vet2/index.php/TVJ/article/view/301 (Accessed: 17 April 2026).

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (1985)

Section

RESEARCH ARTICLES

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