Immobilization of black bears (Ursus americanus) with a combination of butorphanol, azaperone, and medetomidine

Journal of Wildlife Diseases

Volumn 44, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 748-752

  Wolfe, Lisa L ^a   Goshorn, Catherine T ^b   Baruch Mordo, Sharon ^c  

^a NATIONAL WILDLIFE RESEARCH CENTER   (United States)

^b Wildlife Health Program   (United States)

^c Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery   (United States)

Author keywords

Atipamezole; Azaperone; Black bear; Butorphanol; Chemical immobilization; Medetomidine; Naltrexone; Ursus americanus

Indexed keywords

URSUS AMERICANUS;

EID: 52949147177     PISSN: 00903558     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.7589/0090-3558-44.3.748     Document Type: Article

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