Chemical Immobilization Pharmacology: Tranquilizers is one among many courses offered by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) in safe capture chemical immobilization techniques. Such courses are typically taken by those who are intereste …

The kudu is one of the most spectacular of the African antelopes. It has been described as one of the most striking in the antelope family, largely due to the male’s large, spiraling horns. Female kudu have short horns, while the horns of the males g …

Many situations are encountered in the field and in zoos where the capture and restraint of wildlife is required. Improved understanding of the margins of safe capture, chemical immobilization, and handling of animals for research and management has …

Chemical immobilization is the chief method of capture for large wildlife species for the purposes of translocation, diagnostic testing or medical treatment. In zoos, farms, breeding facilities and free-ranging situations, chemical immobilization is …

The kudu is one of Africa’s largest antelopes. There are two subspecies of kudu: the greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros), and the lesser kudu (Tragelaphus imberbis). The greater kudu is second in size to Africa’s largest antelope, the eland. The …

The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) is among the zoological societies, universities and other organizations in the US that offer education in safe capture chemical immobilization techniques for those who are interested in pursuing careers in …

The nyala is a dense forest- and thick bush-dwelling antelope that is found in the eastern part of southern Africa. There are two subspecies of nyala: The lowland nyala (Tragelaphus agasi), and the mountain nyala (Tragelaphus buxtoni).These antelope …

Animal restraint and handling is integral to agriculture, the pet care industry, wildlife management, animal control, scientific and biological research, zoological societies and the veterinary industry. The scope of need and the reasons for restrain …

Capture and/or chemical immobilization events carry inherent risks to wildlife regardless of size or species, but these risks are often more pronounced when dealing with larger species, particularly in the field. Included in these risk factors is the …