Was curious why both are commonly used...would think one or the other...wouldnt this tend to make the horse groggy?? Any negatives or is this OK??
Also ACTH?? this is a hormone..is this common for nervous horses..any side effects??
Bute Bannamine combo for prerace??
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I thought I already replied to this but let me add:
It is very common to give both bute and banamine for pre race. However, Bute does have a bit of a dulling effect on certain horses, but they are very few. In my lifetime in many big barns I have seen 3 horses that could not tolerate bute in any form (injectable or oral). In my experience those 3 horses were probably all ulcer horses, if it helps any to sort it out mentally. The late great Dr Art Segedy told me that injectable can upset a tummy as easily as the oral form.
It is very common to give both bute and banamine for pre race. However, Bute does have a bit of a dulling effect on certain horses, but they are very few. In my lifetime in many big barns I have seen 3 horses that could not tolerate bute in any form (injectable or oral). In my experience those 3 horses were probably all ulcer horses, if it helps any to sort it out mentally. The late great Dr Art Segedy told me that injectable can upset a tummy as easily as the oral form.