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 Fasting (~12 hours) was previously advised because of the potential benefits for lung function and the reduced risk of stomach rupture from trauma at induction or recovery.

 Many equine hospitals do not fast horses prior to elective surgery. In one study, the PaO2 values during anesthesia were not significantly better in fasted versus non‐fasted horses, and not fasting might reduce the incidence of postanesthetic colic due to changes in gastrointestinal motility.

 However, it is generally the case that grain is removed.

 Water should be made available up to the time of surgery.