Some neurobehavioral effects of ketamine in chicks
Other Title(s)
بعض التأثيرات السلوكية العصبية للكتامين في أفراخ الدجاج
Joint Authors
Faris, Ghadah Abd al-Munim
Muhammad, Fuad Qasim
al-Baggou, Banan Khalid
Source
Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences
Issue
Vol. 19, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2005), pp.13-19, 7 p.
Publisher
University of Mosul College of Veterinary Medicine
Publication Date
2005-06-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The neurobehavioral effects of ketamine 0.5 and 1 ml/kg subcutaneously were examined in 14 days-old domestic chicks using the open-field (5 minutes) and tonic immobility tests.
Ketamine decreased locomotor activity as seen by a significant increase in the latency to move from the central square of the open-field arena and a decrease in the numbers of lines crossed (0.5 mg/kg, 30 and 60 minutes post injection) in comparison with control values.
Ketamine also decreased vocalization behavior.
The depressed open-field activity was further supported by significant increases in the durations of tonic immobility of the ketamine-treated chichs in comparison with the control group.
Xylazine challenge at 5 mg/kg, subcutaneously, two hours after the ketamine injections signifantly increased the duration of sleep in both ketamine-treated groups by 59% and 100%, respectively in comparison with the control group.
The data suggested that ketamine at subanesthetic doses reduses open-field activity in chicks, increases tonic immobility and increases the sedative action of xylazine.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Muhammad, Fuad Qasim& Faris, Ghadah Abd al-Munim& al-Baggou, Banan Khalid. 2005. Some neurobehavioral effects of ketamine in chicks. Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences،Vol. 19, no. 1, pp.13-19.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Muhammad, Fuad Qasim…[et al.]. Some neurobehavioral effects of ketamine in chicks. Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences Vol. 19, no. 1 (2005), pp.13-19.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Muhammad, Fuad Qasim& Faris, Ghadah Abd al-Munim& al-Baggou, Banan Khalid. Some neurobehavioral effects of ketamine in chicks. Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences. 2005. Vol. 19, no. 1, pp.13-19.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 17-19
Record ID
BIM-365515