Of the narcotic analgesics, butorphanol is used most often in horses with colic. Butorphanol has few adverse effects on the GI tract or heart. However, when given in large doses, narcotics can cause excitement, and the horse may become unstable.
FERS Information. Congress created the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) in 1986, and it became effective on January 1, 1987. Since that time, new Federal civilian employees who have retirement coverage are covered by FERS.
The FERS retirement system stands on three legs: a defined annuity benefit, the special retirement supplement, and the Thrift Savings Plan. Take away any one of those legs and the system collapses. If the SRS were eliminated, most FERS employees couldnât afford to retire before age 62.