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Investigation of Transdermal Buprenorphine Patch for Use on Horses
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Investigation of Transdermal Buprenorphine Patch for Use on Horses

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Transdermal administration of buprenorphine via a patch has been investigated in animals such as dogs, cats, pigs, sheep, and primates. Paranjape VV. et al to their knowledge are the first to describe the use on horses. This study monitored the physiological conditions and pharmacokinetic profile of six horses under three different rounds of treatments. BUP0…

UCT’s SPE Column Used in Extensive Equine Ketoprofen Pharmacology Study
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UCT’s SPE Column Used in Extensive Equine Ketoprofen Pharmacology Study

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Ketoprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat musculoskeletal inflammation and pain in horses. In the United States, the use of ketoprofen in racing horses is controlled by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA). Under this newly established federal organization ketoprofen has screening limits of 2 ng/mL in blood and 100 ng/mL…