Reversible anesthesia of the blue duiker (Cephalophus monticola) with Medetomidine and Ketamine

T.A. Bailey; C.A. Baker; P.K. Nicholls; K. Wilson

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Reversible anesthesia of the blue duiker (Cephalophus monticola) with Medetomidine and Ketamine

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Reversible anesthesia of the blue duiker (Cephalophus monticola) with Medetomidine and Ketamine

T.A. Bailey, C.A. Baker, P.K. Nicholls and K. Wilson

Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, Vol.26(2), pp.237-239

1995

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Abstract

Ten blue duiker (Cephalophus monticola) were blowdarted with a combination of ketamine and medetomidine, resulting in a level of sedation adequate for minor procedures in eight of the duikers (mean dosages: ketamine 2.2 mg/kg and medetomidine 190 µg/kg). Two duikers required an additional dose. Sedation was reversed with atipamezole (mean dosage: 0.95 mg/kg) given as a split dose i.v. and i.m. in all duikers, resulting in complete reversal of sedation. No anesthetic complications were seen in any of the duikers.

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Title: Reversible anesthesia of the blue duiker (Cephalophus monticola) with Medetomidine and Ketamine
Authors/Creators: T.A. Bailey (Author/Creator)
C.A. Baker (Author/Creator)
P.K. Nicholls (Author/Creator)
K. Wilson (Author/Creator)
Publication Details: Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, Vol.26(2), pp.237-239
Publisher: American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
Identifiers: 991005543454207891
Copyright: American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
Murdoch Affiliation: Murdoch University
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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