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.
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The Federal Government is made up of two main retirement systems, the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). CSRS covers employees who were first hired in a covered position prior to January 1, 1984. CSRS does not integrate Social Security. FERS became effective on January 1, 1987, integrates Social Security, and covers employees who were hired on or after January 1, 1984 and not eligible for the CSRS Offset.