NEW 9/1/2026 - Healthy Horses having routine anesthesia/sedation

Microchip temp consent form 2026

We are enrolling 20-30 healthy horses having routine anesthesia or sedation for procedures lasting at least 45 minutes. They will have a temperature chip inserted to compare readings with rectal thermometers.

If interested, please call 608-263-6300

*Studying response to anesthesia options for elective procedures

Trazodone study

Trazodone consent form

We are enrolling any healthy horse undergoing general anesthesia for elective surgery to compare the effects of oral trazodone as part of the anesthetic protocol. This study will help understand the effect of oral trazodone and make general anesthesia safer for horses in the future. There are 3 different treatment groups, including a placebo group. Your horse will be randomly assigned to one group.

Your participation is voluntary and there is no cost to enroll. You will receive a $100 credit off your bill and up to 2 additional nights of stall boarding in the hospital, if needed.

For more information regarding this study, please contact Dr. Sabrina Brounts at 608-263-6300 or email sabrina.brounts@wisc.edu.