Livestock · Meleagris gallopavo · typical adult weight 3.00–18.00 kg
Propofol is dosed at 5 mg/kg IV Once IV for induction, then 0.5 mg/kg/min CRI in turkeys, per 197. Schumacher J, Citino SB, Hernandez K, et al. Cardiopulmonary and anesthetic effects of propofol in wild turkeys. Am J Vet Res. 1997;58:1014-1017. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.644 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 6.4 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic/Analgesic Agents Used in Backyard Poultry,). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Backyard Poultry Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9781119511755, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781119511755. Propofol is used in turkeys for General anesthesia. Routes documented in turkeys: IV. A typical adult turkey weighs 3.00–18.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Propofol in turkeys, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Rapinovet, PropoFlo
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 5 mg/kg | Once IV for induction, then 0.5 mg/kg/min CRI | General anesthesia | Moderate | 197. Schumacher J, Citino SB, Hernandez K, et al. Cardiopulmonary and anesthetic effects of propofol in wild turkeys. Am J Vet Res. 1997;58:1014-1017. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.644 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 6.4 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic/Analgesic Agents Used in Backyard Poultry,). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Backyard Poultry Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9781119511755, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781119511755 |
One of the cited rules is a continuous-rate-infusion regimen: IV 5 mg/kg Once IV for induction, then 0.5 mg/kg/min CRI. CRI regimens are delivered as a continuous infusion rather than discrete doses — verify the rate against the cited source before use.
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Enhances GABA-A receptor activity, producing rapid-onset, ultra-short-acting general anesthesia. Also has some NMDA receptor antagonism.
Respiratory depression/apnea — have intubation equipment ready. No analgesic properties. Hypotension. Repeated use in cats may cause Heinz body formation. Strict aseptic handling (lipid emulsion supports bacterial growth).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for turkeys may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Propofol dose range in turkeys, with cited source references: IV 5 mg/kg Once IV for induction, then 0.5 mg/kg/min CRI. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Propofol in turkeys: IV.
Propofol is indicated in turkeys for: General anesthesia.
These are general warnings for Propofol across species; consult the turkey dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Respiratory depression/apnea — have intubation equipment ready. No analgesic properties. Hypotension. Repeated use in cats may cause Heinz body formation. Strict aseptic handling (lipid emulsion supports bacterial growth).
Why a species-specific page? Propofol pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in turkeys — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.