Published in Scientific Works. Series C. Veterinary Medicine, Vol. LXX, Issue 2
Written by Ioana ENE, Ovidiu ROȘU, Mario CODREANU
This case study evaluates the remote chemical immobilization protocol for a reproductive surgical procedure of a freeranging male Plains Zebra (Equus Quagga), 11 years old, 400 kg body weight. The zebra was darted twice in the gluteal muscles (first from a distance of 30 meters, succeeded after 25 minutes by the second dart, from 15 meters), as the first dart was not fully discharged. Each syringe contained a 5 ml total volume of the combination: 1000 mg Ketamine, 50 mg Medetomidine, 10 mg Butorphanol, and 5 mg Midazolam. The induction time calculated from the last dart until the animal gained lateral recumbency was 8 minutes. A bilateral locoregional intratesticular block was performed using a total dose of 2mg/kg Lidocaine. The maintenance phase lasted 54 minutes ensuring optimal anesthesia and analgesia, necessary for the procedure. Atipamezole 0,15mg/kg was used for antagonization, intravenously and was effective in 1 minute. The patient was classified with a final recovery score of 1 and assisted into a standing position, presenting stable coordination and reduced ataxia. During anesthesia clinical monitoring was continuous, without any complications recorded.
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