Benefits & Uses of a Texas MK Kit
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One bottle down / One bottle up
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Used for semen draws
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Lower core temps
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Used for Artificial Insemination
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No need to mix drugs in the field
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Safer than other kits
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Hard to overdose
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Inexpensive
Texas MK Kits are a very safe and effective combination of two different drugs. Medetomidine HCI and Ketamine HCI, which are used to immobilize a wide range of animals from whitetail deer, to exotic animals, to cattle. Texas MK Kits provide great anesthesia, which in turn provides an excellent and quick recovery for the animal. Texas MK Kits can easily be reversed with an injection of Antipamezole HCI. The following is included in the kit:
30cc vol of Medetomidine HCI & Ketamine HCI
30cc vol of Atpamezole HCI
About Texas MK Kits
Administration Guidelines
Each kit contains two separate vials: one bottle of MK (Red & White Labels) Medetomidine HCI and Ketamine HCI, and the second bottle is the reversal – Antipamezole HCI (Green & White Labels) To keep it simple and avoid getting the drugs confused, Red labels mean STOP and green labels mean GO. (1.4cc per 100lbs of body weight) Antipamezole Reversal is given on a 1:1 ratio so 1cc of MK Reversal with 1cc of Antipamezole. Recommended dosage is as follows:
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Small Fawn 0.50cc
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Doe 1.00c
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Mature Doe 1.50cc
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Small Buck 1.50cc
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Mature Buck 2.00cc
**Recommendations reflect average dosage for whitetail deer**
**Always follow veterinarian advice**
Note: Store unopened MK and the Reversal at room temperature (72 degrees) and protect from UV light exposure. Stored opened bottles of MK in the refrigerator to prevent microbial growth.
About Axtell Pharmacy
Axtell Pharmacy and Compounding Center (where we make MK and Atipamezole) is a local, family owned and operated pharmacy specializing in human and veterinarian specialty medication compounding. We also make a variety of sterile (injectable, ophthalmic) and non-sterile (creams and ointments) products. Call us today about the special needs of your farm or ranch.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why MK for Deer?This pharmaceutical tool is reversible, produces good analgesia, and simple dose calculations.
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What makes MK so innovative?5-15 minutes induction time Relaxed effective abdominal respiration Minimal increase in body core temperature Can be reversed at any time Can Be used for artificial insemination Can be used for semen draws
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What about dart volume?The combination is designed so that all cervids can be darted with 2cc’s or less
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What about the reversal?Texas MK Kits can be reversed in 5-10 minutes using Atipamezole HCI given intramuscularly.
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How many deer can a kit immobilize?An MK Kits will anesthetize and reverse up to 30 deer. See MK Dose Administration Guidelines for full details.
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Can MK be used for AI?MK is effective and safe for both transcervical and laparoscopic artificial insemination.
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Can MK be used for semen draws?MK is effective and safe for semens draws.