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effects of alpha 2 agonists in sheep. To assess its activity in cow,<br />

preclinical toxicology studies to define its safety were required in<br />

this species.<br />

Methods: For this study, female cows were prepared following rigid<br />

aseptic precautions epidural injections. Cows epidural received daily<br />

injections of 0.025 ± 0.040 mg/kg neostigmine (n = 6/group) for 4 days<br />

<strong>and</strong> were observed for general behavior <strong>and</strong> analgesic effect via pick of<br />

perineal region with a needle <strong>and</strong> second group received normal saline<br />

at the same volume of neostigmine.<br />

Results: In cows, neostigmine produced a dose-dependent increase<br />

analgesia in needle test, <strong>and</strong> no tolerance was observed. Mild tremor<br />

was observed but was not debilitating. A mild inflammatory reaction to<br />

the needle in the site of injection was observed in both groups. In cows,<br />

neostigmine produced bradycardia <strong>and</strong> an increase in muscle tone.<br />

Cerebrospinal fluid protein, specific gravity, <strong>and</strong> glucose were elevated<br />

in neostigmine group. No group differences in general condition were<br />

observed.<br />

Conclusion: These results suggest that, there is no evidence of toxicity<br />

that can be attributed to the neostigmine.<br />

Key words: epidural, neostigmine, toxicology, cow<br />

987 Preanesthetic Butorphanol Improving Analgesia during<br />

Laparoscopy for Follicular Aspiration in Goats<br />

M. Cordeiro, W. Vicente, D. Dias, M. Oliveira, P. Di Filippo<br />

Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Animal<br />

Reproduction, Jaboticabal-SP, Brazil<br />

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of butorphanol in<br />

she-goats anesthetized with total intravenous anesthesia undergoing<br />

laparoscopy for follicular aspiration. Twenty female adult goats<br />

(aged 12-36 months, weighing 24 ± 6 kg) received a combination of<br />

xylazine (0,05mg/kg, IM) <strong>and</strong> butorphanol (0,5mg/Kg, IM) like<br />

preanesthetic medication. General anesthesia was induced with<br />

ketamine (2 mg/kg, IV) <strong>and</strong> maintained with a Total Intravenous<br />

Anesthesia (TIVA) composed by guaifenesin (50mg/mL), xylazine<br />

(0,1mg/mL) <strong>and</strong> ketamine (1mg/mL) diluted in 5% dextrose/0,9%<br />

saline solution (GXK). Endotracheal intubation was performed <strong>and</strong><br />

animals were connected to circular breathing circuit during<br />

spontaneous ventilation (O2 flow rate: 10mL/kg/min). The GXK<br />

infusion rate started at 2mL/kg/h <strong>and</strong> was later adjusted according to<br />

clinical evaluation of anaesthetic depth. Heart rate (HR), respiratory<br />

rate (RR) <strong>and</strong> analgesia were evaluated at the following moments:<br />

T0 (immediately after induction); T1 (immediately after beginning<br />

of TIVA’s infusion); T2 (immediately after abdominal insufflation<br />

with CO2); T3 (15 min after T2); T4 (15 min after abdominal<br />

decompression <strong>and</strong> drugs infusion end). All animals showed<br />

analgesia <strong>and</strong> immobilization allowing the accomplishment of the<br />

procedure. It’s impossible to determine an exact TIVAs infusion rate<br />

because of individual parameters variations during the surgery. We<br />

could observe a RR increase at T2 <strong>and</strong> T3, when compared with T1.<br />

The RR increase was following by a decrease in the respiratory<br />

amplitude, however HR had not changed. The RR increase was<br />

induced by diaphragmatic compression due to Trendelenburg<br />

position <strong>and</strong> due to abdominal CO2 distention, both fundamental<br />

procedures to surgical management. The results suggest that the use<br />

of butorphanol in pre-anaesthetic medication was efficient to<br />

improve the analgesia during TIVA’s infusion allowing the<br />

follicular aspiration by laparoscopy in this specie. We concluded that<br />

this anaesthetic protocol is practical, effective, safe <strong>and</strong> can<br />

undoubtedly be recommended for surgical procedures that requires<br />

general anaesthesia in goats.<br />

Key words: TIVA, butorphanol, laparoscopy, goat, pre-anaesthetic<br />

medication<br />

988 Abomasal Impaction due to S<strong>and</strong> Ingestion in a Dairy Cow<br />

J. Peiró 1 , F. Feitosa 1 , L. Mendes 1 , F. Cadioli 1 , G. Soares 1 ,<br />

M. Araújo 2 , P. Teodoro 2<br />

1 Sao Paulo State University - Aracatuba Campus, DCCRA,<br />

Aracatuba, Brazil<br />

2 Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Aracatuba SP, Brazil<br />

Objectives: To report a case of an abomasal s<strong>and</strong>y impaction in a dairy<br />

cow.<br />

Case description: One severe case of s<strong>and</strong> impaction occurred in a<br />

small dairy herd. Diet was fed as concentrate exclusively (sorghum<br />

silage) on the ground. There was no pasture available in the property<br />

due to the dry season. A Holstein cow, 5 years old, had decreased<br />

food intake, low body score, ´papple-shaped´ abdomen, signs of<br />

rumenal tympany, <strong>and</strong> dark feces. The cow was referred to the<br />

Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The orogastric tube was passed to<br />

eliminate ruminal gases, unsuccessfully, <strong>and</strong> the ruminal pH was 8.<br />

Physical exam revealed increased heart <strong>and</strong> respiratory rates, <strong>and</strong><br />

low rectal temperature. Congested mucous membranes, dehydration,<br />

<strong>and</strong> incomplete ruminal movements in 5 minutes were observed. The<br />

metal detector did not detect the presence of metallic materials.<br />

Right flank laparotomy was performed, <strong>and</strong> jejunal volvulus <strong>and</strong><br />

s<strong>and</strong> impaction of the rumen <strong>and</strong> abomasum were diagnosed. After<br />

volvulus correction, the animal received antibiotic treatment. The<br />

cow showed abdominal distension 4 hours after surgery <strong>and</strong> a rumen<br />

fistula, using a plastic syringe, was produced to eliminate the gas.<br />

Five days after surgery, the animal showed abdominal pain, bilateral<br />

abdominal wall distension, dark feces, remained in sternal<br />

recumbency, <strong>and</strong> died 24h later.<br />

Conclusions: Due to the carbohydrate-rich <strong>and</strong> fiber-poor diet, the<br />

animal developed ruminitis <strong>and</strong> food fermentation in different parts<br />

of the gastrointestinal tract. This maybe was responsible for the<br />

small intestinal volvulus. The clinical picture deteriorated fast due to<br />

the reluctance of the owner to refer the animal to the Veterinary<br />

Hospital because he believed it was a simple case of ruminal<br />

tympany.<br />

Key words: s<strong>and</strong> impaction; bovine<br />

989 Quantifying Some Causes of Visceral Pain in Cattle<br />

P. Scott<br />

University of Edinburgh, 2- Department of Large Animals Clinic,<br />

Edinburgh, United Kingdom<br />

Evidence of pain is an important clinical feature of many<br />

inflammatory conditions involving various thoracic <strong>and</strong> abdominal<br />

organs in cattle particularly when the pleurae <strong>and</strong> peritoneum are<br />

involved but the extent to which expression, pulse, respiratory rate<br />

<strong>and</strong> effort, rumen motility, stance, gait, <strong>and</strong> production parameters<br />

reflect the severity of the condition remains largely<br />

unquantified. Diagnosis by further increasing pain (withers pinch<br />

test, ballotment) is still considered the most reliable indicator for<br />

traumatic reticulitis. Ultrasonography has greatly increased the<br />

practitioner’s ability to confirm early peritoneal reaction, pleurisy<br />

<strong>and</strong> pericarditis. A quick <strong>and</strong> simplified protocol for<br />

confirming/quantifying these diseases is required, thereafter<br />

treatment strategies <strong>and</strong> provision of analgesia can be objectively<br />

evaluated. Methodology Diagnostic quality images are readily<br />

obtained using a 5.0 MHz sector transducer connected to a real-time,<br />

B-mode ultrasound machine but a linear scanner will suffice in most<br />

situations.<br />

Results: Peritonitis of the anterior abdomen involving the reticulum,<br />

the classical wire scenario, is readily identified with initial<br />

accumulation of peritoneal exudate, followed by fibrinous adhesions,<br />

<strong>and</strong> abscess formation in some cases. Marked intestinal distension is<br />

a feature of focal peritonitis involving the small intestine. Diagnostic<br />

procedures such as abdominocentesis can be useful but do not<br />

indicate the extent of inflammation/infection.Pericardial <strong>and</strong> pleural<br />

effusion/infection are readily distinguished during ultrasonographic<br />

examination. Fibrinous pleurisy appears as a hypoechoic layer<br />

separating the pleurae <strong>and</strong> has been diagnosed in<br />

pasteurellosis/shipping fever. Necrotising pneumonia, inhalation<br />

pneumonia <strong>and</strong> pleural abscess show obvious pain but cannot easily<br />

be differentiated from endocarditis <strong>and</strong> anterior abdominal infections<br />

on clinical examination alone. Cattle with chronic suppurative<br />

pulmonary disease show less obvious pain but can be diagnosed by<br />

demonstrating marked disruption of the visceral pleura with<br />

hypoechoic areas (often consolidation), extending up to 8 cms often<br />

with a lobular distribution.<br />

Conclusion: A single injection of a soluble corticosteroid, such as<br />

dexamethasone, is preferred to NSAID for inflammatory pain.<br />

990 Intracardial Pressure in Relation to the Venous Pulse <strong>and</strong><br />

Venous Tension in Healthy <strong>and</strong> Heart Compromised Cows<br />

S. Eisenberg, A. De Vos, A. Grootendorst, L. Van Leengoed<br />

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Farm Animal Health, Utrecht,<br />

Netherl<strong>and</strong>s<br />

Surgery, Anaesthesia, Pain Management <strong>and</strong> Diagnostic Imaging 267

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