Thermal, cardiorespiratory and cortisol responses of impala (Aepyceros melampus) to chemical immobilisation with 4 different drug combinations

Thermal, cardiorespiratory and cortisol responses of impala (Aepyceros melampus) to chemical immobilisation with 4 different drug combinations

Thermometric data loggers were surgically implanted in 15 impala (Aepyceros melampus) to investigate the consequences of chemical capture. Impala were darted and chemically immobilised for 30 min with each of the following drug combinations: etorphine and azaperone; etorphine and medetomidine; thiaf...

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Main Authors: L.C.R. Meyer, R.S. Hetem, L.G. Fick, A. Matthee, D. Mitchell, A. Fuller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2008-05-01
Series:Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
Subjects:
Body Temperature
Stress
Etorphine
Thiafentanil
Medetomidine
Azaperone
Stress-Induced Hyperthermia
Impala (Aepyceros melampus)
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