2020-03-122020-03-122020-03-122004-09-301677-9002http://localhost:8080/handle/prefix/1094The study of anesthetic techniques in rodents has gained increasing importance both for research and veterinary clinic. Therefore, the objective of the present study was to evaluate the possible contribution of buprenorphine in the anesthetic association xylazine plus ketamine in rats. After evaluating the parameters used in the induction, maintenance and recovery periods, it was demonstrated that the use of opioids led to a surgical plan of greater quality and safety, and this type of association is recommended.Acesso AbertoMedicina VeterináriaBuprenorfinaQuetaminaXilazinaCNPQ::CIENCIAS AGRARIASArtigo de Evento