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One week before the PK study, BT was measured at 0.25, 1, 2, 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, and 72 hours, so each bird could serve as their control (CTRL). A single dose of ER-B was administered, and blood collection and BT were obtained at the same time points over 72 hours. Signs of sedation or adverse effects were recorded. A PK analysis was performed. Statistical analysis for BT of the CTRL and ER-B groups was performed. An ANOVA with a mixed-effect model and a post hoc Tukey comparison was used.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sc_a3\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A PK profile from 15 parrots was obtained. Extended-release lipid buprenorphine was rapidly absorbed, with a mean time to maximum plasma concentration of 2.1 hours and a mean half-life of 13.8 hours. The ER-B plasma concentration was &gt; 1 ng\/mL for &gt; 48 hours. Body temperature significantly decreased at 3 hours (ER-B, 39.7 \u00b1 0.3\u2009\u00b0C; CTRL, 40.7 \u00b1 0.3\u2009\u00b0C; mean difference, \u22121.06\u2009\u00b0C; 95% CI, \u22121.97 to \u22120.1) and 6 hours (ER-B, 39.7 \u00b1 0.3\u2009\u00b0C; CTRL, 40.9 \u00b1 0.3\u2009\u00b0C; mean difference, \u22121.2\u2009\u00b0C; 95% CI, \u22122.16 to \u22120.3) postadministration.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sc_a4\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Extended-release lipid buprenorphine in HAPs sustains plasma concentrations for &gt; 48 hours, with mild sedation. Body temperature decreased at 3 and 6 hours postadministration.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sc_a5\">\n                    <jats:title>Clinical Relevance<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Extended-release lipid buprenorphine in HAPs has a prolonged plasma concentration and reduced BT postadministration. 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