In a study of 29 horses under general anesthesia, researchers compared two methods of giving penicillin: 1) a fast injection over one minute and 2) a slower one over 10 minutes. Both methods caused a drop in blood pressure, but the fast injection led to a more dramatic decrease.
Source: Paulick Report, October 1, 2025. Link.
In equine anesthesia, every decision—from drug choice to administration technique—should prioritize minimizing patient risk to achieve optimal outcomes.”