11/20/2024
Following Sunday nights episode of Yellowstone, we wanted to make sure that our clients were well informed on the appropriate administration routes for the commonly used anti-inflammatory, banamine. Please see the post below for more information!
With the hit TV show airing on Sunday, we have to address some mis-information during an early scene in the most recent episode.
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Banamine (Flunixin Meglumine) should NEVER be administered via Intra-muscular (IM) injection in a horse! Always administer Intravenously (IV) or Orally.
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Given IM, Banamine can cause Clostridial Myositis, a severe bacterial infection at the injection site that can cause pain, heat, swelling and crepitus on palpation. These horses often have a fever, are depressed and very sick.
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Treatment should include aggressive antibiotics and debridement of the abscesses. These horses often require hospitalization with intensive care.
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If your horse becomes ill for any reason and could possibly need treatment with banamine, please seek help from your veterinarian for proper administration!
