Chemical capture of free-ranging red deer (Cervus elaphus) with medetomidine-ketamine

Seventeen free-ranging red deer (Cervus elaphus) (12 calves and 5 yearling hinds) were immobilized with a combination of medetomidine hydrochloride (MED) and ketamine hydrochloride (KET) in winter (January-March). Immobilizations were performed with plastic projectile syringes fired from a dart gun....

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Main Authors: J.M. Arnemo, T. Negard, N.E. Søli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Septentrio Academic Publishing 1994-12-01
Series:Rangifer
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Online Access:https://septentrio.uit.no/index.php/rangifer/article/view/1144