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Plasma samples were obtained from blood collected at predetermined time points for measurement of nalbuphine concentration by use of liquid chromatography\u2013tandem mass spectrometry. Pharmacokinetic parameters were estimated by use of computer software.<\/jats:p>\n<jats:p><jats:bold>Results<\/jats:bold>\u2014Nalbuphine was rapidly eliminated with a terminal half-life of 0.33 hours and clearance of 69.95 mL\/min\/kg after IV administration and a half-life of 0.35 hours after IM administration. Volume of distribution was 2.01 L\/kg after IV administration. The fraction of the dose absorbed was high (1.03) after IM administration. No adverse effects were detected in the parrots during the study.<\/jats:p>\n<jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusions and Clinical Relevance<\/jats:bold>\u2014In Hispaniolan Amazon parrots, nalbuphine appeared to have good bioavailability after IM administration and was rapidly cleared after IV and IM administration. 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