Drug immobilization of walrus (Odobenus rosmarus)
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Abstract
Five out of nine walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) were successfully immobilized at Round Island, Alaska, in May of 1978 by combinations of phencyclidine hydrochloride and acepromazine hydrochloride. A crossbow was an effective delivery technique. Walruses that had recently hauled out were more suitable for immobilization than well-rested animals. Care was taken to prevent walruses from overheating or suffocating.
Publication type | Article |
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Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Title | Drug immobilization of walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) |
Series title | Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences |
DOI | 10.1139/f81-048 |
Volume | 38 |
Year Published | 1981 |
Language | English |
Publisher | NRC Research Press |
Contributing office(s) | Western Ecological Research Center |
Description | 3 p. |
First page | 365 |
Last page | 367 |
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