Evaluation of sedation for standing clinical procedures in horses using detomidine combined with buprenorphine

Buprenorphine 5 and 10 μg kg−1 enhanced the sedation produced by detomidine 10 and 20 μg kg−1 with minor side effects similar to other alpha2 agonist/opioid combinations. Detomidine-buprenorphine sedation is suitable for standing procedures in horses.