Deer include over 40 species of hoofed ruminants belonging to the order Artiodactyla. This order includes numerous species, among them pigs, camelids, deer, giraffe, antelopes, sheep, goats, and cattle.3 Deer belong to the family Cervidae (referenced …

Wildlife managers, deer farmers, researchers and veterinarians in zoos are regularly called upon to immobilize deer to mark them for identification, to provide veterinary treatment or to relocate them from dangerous or overpopulated areas. While the …

Native to the Indian subcontinent, the Axis deer (Axis axis) can be distinguished from many other deer species by the white spots on its coat. These give it a similar appearance to juvenile white-tailed deer, although adult Axis deer are only slightl …

Capture events carry inherent risks to wildlife regardless of species and the capture method used. These risks tend to be more pronounced when dealing with larger species such as Axis deer and other hoofstock in the field. During capture or chemical …

The Axis deer (Axis axis) is a deer species that is native to the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka, where it is called a chital. It has also been introduced in several nations across the globe. In the U.S., Axis deer have been introduced into areas …

In the areas of research, wildlife management and deer farming, many techniques have been employed to capture animals, including live traps, drop nets, drive nets and rocket nets. Since these methods tend to limit the ability to select specific anima …

The chemical immobilization of deer is often necessary for the purposes of physiological study, research and wildlife management. The drugs used for immobilizing these animals can adversely affect their cardiovascular and respiratory systems, however …

Research, conservation and wildlife management programs often require the capture and manipulation of deer. The development of less invasive procedures over the years has allowed researchers, veterinarians and management personnel to obtain certain d …

The immobilization of large or potentially dangerous wild animals can pose significant challenges with risks for both operators and target animals. This is where immobilization via chemical means is useful, since most wild animals will act defensivel …