Safe and effective anaesthesiological protocols in domestic pig.The aim of this study was to establish a neuroleptanalgesic protocol anda general anaesthetic protocol in domestic pigs. The study was approved by approved by the Local Ethical Commission of the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn (the permit no. 73/2015). Fifteen juvenile female crossbred gilts were used. The drugs used in intramuscularly injection were: atropine (0.035 mg/kg b.w.), ketamine (7.0 mg/kg b.w.), medetomidine (0.063 mg/kg b.w.). The main anaesthetic drug, propofol, was given intravenously for induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia. To achieve the adequate neuroleptanalgesia the animals required in intramuscular injection atropine, ketamine and med...