Objective To investigate the effects of postinduction butorphanol administration in etorphine-
immobilized white rhinoceros on respiration and blood gases. Study design Randomized …

Chemical capture is an essential tool in the management and conservation of white
rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum); however, cardiovascular responses in immobilized …

Simple Summary Due to their peculiar anatomy and sensitivity to drugs, giraffes are among
the most challenging mammals to immobilise. Masai giraffes have recently been listed as …

Background Monitoring blood oxygenation is essential in immobilised rhinoceros, which are
susceptible to opioid-induced hypoxaemia. This study assessed the reliability, clinical …

Capture and transport are part of translocation and expose animals to a variety of stressors
that can lead to morbidity and mortality. We aimed to establish a better understanding of the …

Nineteen white rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum) were anesthetized with 4 mg of
etorphine hydrochloride; 35–40 mg of midazolam; and 7,500 international units of …

Little is known about the mechanisms causing tremors during immobilisation of rhinoceros
and whether cardiorespiratory supportive interventions alter their intensity. Therefore, we set …

Handheld point‐of‐care blood analyzers deliver rapid results for biochemical and
hematologic parameters, making them very useful in veterinary clinics and in fieldwork …

Objective To determine the time course and certain cardiopulmonary effects of trunk-
breathing elephants immobilized with thiafentanil–azaperone. Study design Prospective …

Translocations of Rhinocerotidae are commonly performed for conservation purposes but
expose the animals to a variety of stressors (eg prolonged fasting, confinement, novel …