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.
lishes the Federal Employeesâ Retirement System (FERS) for em- ployees hired after December 31, 1983. The program, which goes into effect on January 1, 1987, features a defined benefit retire- ment plan to augment mandatory coverage under social security. It also permits FERS participants to contribute up to 10 percent of