Texas FFA Livestock Judging PracticeTest

What is a medication sprayed directly into the animal's nostrils called?

1. Intramuscular injection

2. Subcutaneous injection

3. Intranasal injection

4. Oral injection

The correct answer is: Intranasal injection

The medication sprayed directly into an animal's nostrils is called an intranasal injection. This method involves administering a drug through the nasal passages, which allows for rapid absorption into the bloodstream. The mucosal lining in the nasal cavity facilitates quick uptake of the medication, making this route effective for both systemic effects and localized treatment, particularly in situations like respiratory infections. Intranasal administration is advantageous because it can often result in faster onset of action compared to other routes, minimizing the stress of handling the animal and providing an alternative when other methods are impractical. The other methods listed—intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral injections—have different routes and techniques that do not specifically involve delivering medication via the nostrils.