Etorphine and diprenorphine as immobilizing and reversing agents in captive and free-ranging mammals

Alford, B.T.; Burkhart, R.L.; Johnson, W.P.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 164(7): 702-705

1974


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488
PMID: 4817959
Document Number: 70993
Reports were received from 131 U.S. game biologists and veterinarians on the efficacy and safety of these compounds in 89 species. This paper presents a table showing the optimal dosages for 28 species. Side effects are also tabulated. Of 1600 animals tested, 2.9% died as a result of severe heat prostration, inhalation pneumonia, respiratory depression, severe excitement due to underdosing, cardiac arrest, or inapparent disease.

Document emailed within 1 workday
Secure & encrypted payments