Blar i forfatter "Lian, Hans"
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Experiences from 40 years of muskox (Ovibos moschatus) farming in Norway
Blix, Arnoldus S; Ness, john; Lian, Hans (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2011-04-01)Experiences from the management of a semi-domesticated herd of muskoxen, mostly on an island outside Tromsø (~70º N; 19º E), over a period of 40 years have been collected, and data on husbandry practices, reproduction, diseases and longevity are presented and discussed. -
Immobilization of muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) with etorphine and xylazine
Blix, Arnoldus S; Lian, Hans; Ness, john (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2011-06-27)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.