The capture and restraint of wild and captive deer is often necessary for the purposes of physiological study, research and wildlife management. In recent years, deer farming has also become popular in the U.S. and several other nations, which has in …

Capture events carry inherent risks to wildlife regardless of species, and these risks are more pronounced when dealing with larger species such as deer and other hoofstock. During capture, these risks include such complications as capture myopathy, …

The capture and manipulation of wild deer is sometimes required for the purposes of research, conservation and wildlife management. Over the years, the development of less invasive procedures has allowed researchers, deer farmers, veterinarians and m …

The chemical immobilization of large hoofstock such as deer can require extended periods of immobility in the captured animal. While hypothermia is an inherent risk to any animal undergoing chemical immobilization regardless of ambient temperature, f …

There are over 40 species of deer globally. Most of these are found in Asia, although many species have been introduced outside of their original habitats as game animals.1 There are seven species of deer that are native to North America, with many e …

Like other deer species, the barasingha deer (Rucervus duvaucelii) belongs to the order Artiodactyla, which include hoofed mammals with an even number of toes on each foot. Deer also belong to the family Cervidae, and are commonly referenced as cervi …

There are few wildlife species that are as well-recognized and iconic as deer, particularly in North America. Deer are hoofed mammals which belong to the order Artiodactyla; these animals are also referenced as cervids, as they also belong to the fam …

The management of and research involving wild or captive deer routinely call for the use of chemical immobilization(e.g., sedation and/or anesthesia). Unfortunately, many of the drugs for chemical immobilization have the potential to give rise to a v …

Capture myopathy is a condition with high levels of morbidity and mortality that occurs chiefly in wild animals. It arises from stress and the physical exertion that often occurs with prolonged or short and intense pursuit and/or restraint.1Capture m …