Liposomal bupivacaine is both safe and effective when administered via local infiltration at surgical site and mesovarium for laparoscopic ovariectomy in mares.

Analgesia duration was extended, and pain scores improved postoperatively with LB vs. BHCl in a dose-dependent fashion. Further clinical evaluation of extended duration local anaesthetics in horses for improved postoperative pain management is warranted. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.