Immobilization of muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) with etorphine and xylazine

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https://doi.org/10.1186/1751-0147-53-42
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2011-06-27
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Blix, Arnoldus S; Lian, Hans; Ness, john
Abstract
One hundred and thirty three “wild” muskoxen, 81 of which of known body mass, were successfully immobilized using etorphine (M99), and xylazine (Rompun®), delivered by use of a dart gun. A dose of 0.05 mg/kg M99, supplemented by 0.15 mg/kg Rompun was found to be very effective. This dose is much higher than currently recommended e.g. by Handbook of Wildlife Chemical Immobilization.
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Blix as, Lian H, Ness j. Immobilization of muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) with etorphine and xylazine. Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica (AVS). 2011;53
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