These days, a cursory web search will show that there are literally hundreds of safe capture chemical immobilization courses being offered in the U.S. alone. Typically sponsored by universities, zoos and wildlife management bureaus, these courses off …

Field wildlife anesthesia is often necessary for both invasive and noninvasive procedures. Typically, anesthesia for noninvasive procedures is utilized for the safety of the handlers and animals. Further, anesthesia and analgesia are crucial componen …

Capturing and chemically immobilizing a bear can be the most traumatic incident of its life, thus, it is extremely important to justify all capture and trapping procedures. Anyone involved in the chemical immobilization of bear or any wildlife should …

Milk has been an important food source for humans since the domestication of dairy animals began. It is a common component of the animal-derived food products that comprise many diets. Methods to ensure the safety and quality of goat milk and milk pr …

Ovine foot rot is a costly disease in the sheep industry, with producers losing time and money each year in their attempts to control this condition in their flocks. When foot rot becomes a problem on a farm, it takes a great deal of effort to contro …

Field anesthesia is often necessary for both invasive and noninvasive procedures on wild animals. For invasive procedures, the potential for immediate and lasting pain must be addressed and appropriate analgesia provided. In situations where the mini …

Many procedures that are regularly carried out in domestic animals with minimal restraint require sedation or anesthesia for the safety of the exotic animal, the veterinarian and support staff. This is true whether the exotic animal is captive (in a …

Moose (Alces alces) is the largest member of the deer family; they are found in the northern regions of Eurasia and North America. While the Eurasian and American moose are very similar, the American moose is somewhat larger and is considered by some …

The Leopard (Panthera pardus) is the most widely distributed large wild cat, and occupies a broad variety of habitats, ranging from rainforests to deserts and from the fringes of urban areas to remote mountain ranges.1 The Indian subspecies, Panthera …