Omneity® Pellets
All-In-One Vitamin & Mineral Pellet
Topic:Intragastric Administration
Intragastric administration involves delivering substances directly into the stomach of horses, typically through a nasogastric tube. This method is employed for various purposes, including administering medications, nutritional supplements, or fluids. It is particularly useful in situations where oral administration is not feasible or when precise dosing is required. The technique requires careful handling and proper equipment to ensure safety and effectiveness. This page compiles peer-reviewed research studies and scholarly articles that explore the methods, applications, and outcomes of intragastric administration in equine care and management.
Effect of glucose administration on equine fasting hyperbilirubinemia. The effects of several treatments and their routes of administration on the reduction of hyperbilirubinemia in 9 pony mares after a 3-day fast were studied. Treatments were as follows: glucose given at doses of 1.2, 2.4, and 3.7 mg/min/kg of body weight; refeeding the base-line diet; feeding straw; and IV administration of taurocholic acid at a dosage of 0.07 mumol/min/kg. The 3 glucose dosages were each given by 3 different routes: IV, intraduodenal, and intragastric. The smallest dosage of glucose given by IV route reduced the plasma bilirubin concentration only 7%, even though other measure...
