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'''Bute''', [[Phenylbutazone]], or Butazolinin, is a common [[NSAID]] used in horses, mainly for treating pain and to lessen fevers.

county = Frio County|

state = Texas |

seal = |

map = Map of Texas highlighting Frio County.svg |

map size = 250|

founded = 1871|

seat = [[Pearsall, Texas|Pearsall]] |

area = 2,938 [[square kilometre|km²]] (1,134 [[square mile|mi²]]) |

area land = 2,935 km² (1,133 mi²) |

area water = 3 km² (1 mi²) |

area percentage = 0.11% |

census yr = 2000|

pop = 16,252|

density = 6|

web = |

|}}

'''Frio County''' is a [[county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Texas]]. As of [[2000]], the population is 16,252. Its [[county seat]] is [[Pearsall, Texas|Pearsall]][[Geographic references|⁶]]. Frio County is named for the [[Frio River]].

==Uses of Phenylbutazone in Horses==

Applied to horses, the main uses for Bute include:

==Geography==

*'''Musculoskeletal disorders''': sprains, muscle pain from overuse, [[Bowed tendon| tendonitis]], joint pain and injuries, and arthritis. It works directly on inflamed tissue.

According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 2,938 [[km²]] (1,134 [[square mile|mi²]]). 2,935 km² (1,133 mi²) of it is land and 3 km² (1 mi²) of it (0.11%) is water.

*'''Analgesic''': Pain relief from injuries or infections, as well as [[laminitis]]

*'''[[Antipyretic]] (fever reducing)'''

===Major Highways===

Bute does not work well on [[colic]] pain.

*[[Image:I-35.svg|20px]] [[Interstate 35]]

*[[Image:US 57.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Highway 57]]

*[[Image:Texas 85.svg|20px]] [[State Highway 85 (Texas)]]

*[[State Highway 173 (Texas)]]

===Adjacent counties===

Phenylbutazone controls the inflammation of musculoskeletal problems, which reduces the ultimate damage of the problem and alleviates the pain. Control of the pain also allows the horse free range of motion. However, Bute will not cure any musculoskeletal problems.

*[[Medina County, Texas|Medina County]] (north)

*[[Atascosa County, Texas|Atascosa County]] (east)

*[[La Salle County, Texas|La Salle County]] (south)

*[[Dimmit County, Texas|Dimmit County]] (southwest)

*[[Zavala County, Texas|Zavala County]] (west)

==Demographics==

If Bute is used to control a fever, it may mask other symptom. Therefore, Bute should not be used for that purpose unless a veterinarian has concluded that the horse would not be able to eat or drink without its use, or the fever might hinder the horse's recovery.

As of the [[census]][[Geographic references#2|²]] of 2000, there were 16,252 people, 4,743 households, and 3,642 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 6/km² (14/mi²). There were 5,660 housing units at an average density of 2/km² (5/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 71.86% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 4.87% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.58% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.41% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 19.76% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.50% from two or more races. 73.76% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.

There were 4,743 households out of which 40.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.20% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 16.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.20% were non-families. 20.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.44.

==Dosage and Administration==

Bute may be given orally (paste, powder, feed-in) or intravenously. It should not be given intramuscularly or injected in any place other than a vein, as Bute can cause tissue damage. Tissue damage may also occur if the drug is always injected into the same vein.

In the county, the population was spread out with 28.70% under the age of 18, 11.20% from 18 to 24, 30.80% from 25 to 44, 18.70% from 45 to 64, and 10.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 121.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 130.20 males.

The maximum oral dose recommended by manufacturers is 2-4 grams/ 1000 lbs per day. Manufacturers recommend that the dose be divided equally and given every 8 hours for maximum results, although most horse owners give it every 12-24 hours for convenience, usually giving 1-2 grams in the morning and at night.

The median income for a household in the county was $24,504, and the median income for a family was $26,578. Males had a median income of $23,810 versus $16,498 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $16,069. About 24.50% of families and 29.00% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 36.20% of those under age 18 and 30.40% of those age 65 or over.

Intravenously, the maximum daily dose recommended by manufacturers is 1-2 grams/ 1000 lbs. The maximum dose is usually given when treatment with Bute is first begun, and then dosage is decreased. It is important to remember that Bute may cause severe tissue damage or loss of tissue if injected outside a vein. The vein itself may be damage if it is repeatedly used as an injection site. Edema may also occur by the tissues supplied the vein, should the vein be damaged.

==Cities and towns==

Bute should ''never'' be given in high doses. Always follow a veterinarian's advice on the administration of the drug.

*[[Bigfoot, Texas|Bigfoot]]

*[[Dilley, Texas|Dilley]]

*[[Hilltop, Texas|Hilltop]]

*[[Moore, Texas|Moore]]

*[[North Pearsall, Texas|North Pearsall]]

*[[Pearsall, Texas|Pearsall]]

*[[West Pearsall, Texas|West Pearsall]]

==See also==

==Side Effects and Disadvantages of Phenylbutazone==

*[[Winter Garden Region]]

Bute, like many NSAIDs, can cause gastrointestinal ulcers and kidney damage if overdosed or used for a prolonged time. Bute may also cause lesions on the horse's mouth and tongue, as well as [[hemorrhage]]s. This is especially true with young, ill, or stressed horses.

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Bute may cause severe damage to the lining of the gastrointestinal tract, possibly causing the horse to leak considerable amounts of protein from his blood into his intestine. This may cause edema of the legs and belly. Symptoms of leakage include: decreased appetite, thirst, weight loss, weakness, and if progressed, kidney failure and death.

* {{Handbook of Texas|id=FF/hcf10|name=Frio County}}

* [http://texashistory.unt.edu/search/?q=%22United+States+-+Texas+-+Frio+County%22&t=dc.coverage Historic Frio County materials], hosted by the [http://texashistory.unt.edu/ Portal to Texas History.]

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Do not use Bute in combination with blood thinners or with other NSAIDs (all NSAIDs are additive), or in horses with known kidney or liver problems. When used with other blood thinners (such as Coumadin), such as in horses with laminitis or navicular disease, Phenylbutazone amplifies the anticoagulant effect.

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Phenylbutazone should be used cautiously in pregnant or nursing mares, as it may be toxic to the embryo and can be transferred via the umbilical cord and by milk.

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High doses of Phenylbutazone may be considered a violation of rules under some equestrian organizations. Bute may remain in the blood stream 4-5 days after received.

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