Immobilization of Captive Kulans (Equus hemionus kulan) Without Using Ultrapotent Opioids

Immobilization of Captive Kulans (Equus hemionus kulan) Without Using Ultrapotent Opioids

Etorphine is widely used in zoological medicine for the immobilization of large herbivores. All reported immobilization protocols for kulans use etorphine as the primary immobilizing agent. However, etorphine can trigger severe side effects and is highly toxic for humans, its availability is occasio...

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Main Authors: Julia Bohner, Johanna Painer, Denyse Bakker, Anna Jean Haw, Hanna Rauch, Eva Maria Greunz, Beate Egner, Frank Goeritz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
zoological medicine
wildlife
kulan
immobilization
equine
general anesthesia
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.885317/full

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