Deer are among the most well-known of the large wildlife species in North America. These animals belong to the order Artiodactyla and the family Cervidae; thus, deer are also known as cervids. There are around a half dozen deer species that are commo …

Whether using traps or drugs, capture events carry inherent risks to wildlife regardless of species. These risks are often more pronounced when dealing with larger species such as deer and other hoofstock in the field. During capture/chemical immobil …

The axis deer (Axis axis), also known as the spotted deer or chital deer, is a deer species native to the Indian subcontinent. It is a moderately large, spotted deer that was introduced into Texas in the early 1900s. These deer prefer sparse, seconda …

The Axis deer (Axis axis) is a deer species that is native to the Indian subcontinent, although they have been introduced into approximately one dozen other countries, including the United States and some European nations. It is a visually striking a …

Capture myopathy can occur in both wild and domestic animals. It is a very dangerous condition that involves muscle damage resulting from extreme exertion, struggle, or stress. It is also known as exertional myopathy, overstraining disease and exerti …

The Axis deer (Axis axis) is easily identified from many other deer species by the white spots splashed across its coat. Although the axis deer is native to the Indian subcontinent (where it is called a chital), it has been introduced to nations acro …

Deer are hoofed mammals with an even number of toes on each foot which belong to the order Artiodactyla. This group of animals are also known as cervids. Deer have a four-chambered stomach, and are cud-chewing herbivores (ruminants). Most deer have 3 …

Capture myopathy is a dangerous condition that can occur in wild and domestic animals. It is described as muscle damage resulting from extreme exertion, struggle, or stress. This condition is also known as exertional myopathy, overstraining disease a …

Cardiac arrest, or cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) is characterized by an abrupt, complete failure of the respiratory and circulatory systems. The subsequent lack of oxygen transport can quickly cause systemic cellular death from oxygen depletion. If le …