Investigation of injectable anesthetic agents in mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos): A descriptive study

Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery

Volumn 12, Issue 4, 1998, Pages 255-262

  Machin, Karen L ^a   Caulkett, Nigel A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN   (Canada)

Author keywords

Analgesia; Anas platyrhynchos; Anesthetic efficacy; Injectable anesthesia; Mallard ducks

Indexed keywords

EID: 0004642916     PISSN: 10826742     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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