Immobilization of giant Chacoan peccaries (Catagonus wagneri) with a tiletamine hydrochloride/zolazepam hydrochloride combination.
A tiletamine/zolazepam combination was used to immobilize 24 captive giant Chacoan peccaries (Catagonus wagneri) at a mean dosage rate of 2.18 mg/kg (SD = 0.46) of body weight, given intramuscularly. The mean induction time (the time from injection until recumbency) was 7.6 min (SD = 2.1). Standing time (the time from injection until the peccary stood without stimulation or assistance) ranged from 90 to 240 min. Tiletamine/zolazepam in combination was an effective and safe immunobilizing agent for giant Chacoan peccaries.
Allen
J L
JL
Department of Veterinary Services, San Diego Wild Animal Park, Escondido, California 92027.
D000818:Animals; D001188:Artiodactyla / Q000502:physiology*; D001831:Body Temperature; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005260:Female; D006339:Heart Rate; D007103:Immobilization; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D010092:Oximetry / Q000662:veterinary; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood; D011247:Pregnancy; D012119:Respiration; D013992:Tiletamine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D015041:Zolazepam / Q000008:administration & dosage
D004338:Drug Combinations; D013992:Tiletamine; D015041:Zolazepam; D010100:Oxygen