Korean J Vet Res.
2014 Jun;54(2):101-105.
A survey of the use of veterinary anesthetics in Korea
- Affiliations
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- 1The Institute for the 3Rs & Department of Laboratory Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterianry Science Research Institute, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea. labvet@konkuk.ac.kr
- 2Department of Biomedical Science & Technology, IBST, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea.
- 3Laboratory Animal Research Center, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea.
- 4Department of Pet Science, Seojeong College University, Yangju 482-777, Korea.
- 5Department of Animal Science, Shingu College University, Seongnam 462-743, Korea.
Abstract
- This study was conducted to investigate actual conditions associated with veterinary anesthetic drug use in Korea, and to obtain responses from Korean veterinarians and researchers pertaining to the use of anesthetic drugs. To accomplish this, a nationwide survey was issued to veterinarians working at animal hospitals and to researchers in the Korean Association for Laboratory Animal Science (KALAS). A self-administered questionnaire-based survey was then conducted in which respondents were asked questions about actual conditions associated with the use of animal anesthetic drugs. The survey revealed that the distribution and management of animal medicines in Korea was quite vulnerable to misuse or abuse due to a variety of factors. Therefore, a relevant regulatory system should be strictly enforced to protect vulnerable individuals from abuse or misuse.
