Immobilization of muskoxen (<it>Ovibos moschatus</it>) with etorphine and xylazine

<p>Abstract</p> <p>One hundred and thirty three "wild" muskoxen, 81 of which of known body mass, were successfully immobilized using etorphine (M99), and xylazine (Rompun<sup>®</sup>), delivered by use of a dart gun. A dose of 0.05 mg/kg M99, supplemented by 0...

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Main Authors: Ness John, Lian Hans, Blix Arnoldus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Online Access:http://www.actavetscand.com/content/53/1/42