46TH
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SAEVA
SKUKUZA
16-‐20
FEBRUARY
2014
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donkey that will start breath holding when too light. As with horses the gold
standard for monitoring subtle changes remains invasive blood pressure monitoring.
Conclusion:
Donkeys are exceptionally robust animals. Often exposed to harsh conditions, they
have great reserve capacity. Perioperative management of these creatures requires
slight changes and understanding when compared to horses. This is especially true
with regards to drug dosages, intervals and analgesic protocols.
References available on request.
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