Capture and chemical immobilization events carry inherent risks to wildlife regardless of species or size, but these are often more pronounced when dealing with larger species such as camels and other hoofstock. These risks include complications like …

Despite the fact that the majority of camels in the world have been largely domesticated, research, zoos and management programs can require the capture and manipulation of these animals. The development of non- and minimally invasive procedures over …

“Anesthesia” is a pharmacologically-induced reversible state of amnesia, analgesia, loss of responsiveness, and loss of skeletal muscle reflexes. In contrast, “sedation” is a pharmacologically-induced depression of consciousness during which an anima …

Veterinarians, wildlife managers and researchers sometimes need to immobilize camels to mark them for identification, provide veterinary treatment or to perform management functions. The term “immobilization” references any forced restriction of move …

The Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) is native to the steppes of Central Asia. They are migratory, with habitats that range from rocky foothills to deserts. These are areas with extremely harsh conditions where vegetation tends to be sparse and wa …

It is likely that few animals are as well-recognized around the world as the camel. There are three recognized species of camel: the dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius), which is the most widespread; the Bactrian camel (C. bactrianus)and the wild B …

Camels are large, hoofed ruminants that are native to northern Africa and Asia; they have been long noted and valued for their ability to go for long periods without both food and water. The dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius), also known as the Ar …

Adapted to the harsh conditions of the Middle East and Central Asia, camels have been so widely used as pack animals in these regions over the past 3,500 years that the majority of camels have been domesticated.1 There are three recognized species of …

Camels are even-toed ungulates that inhabit the desert areas of western Asia and central and east Asia. There are two main species of camel: the dromedary camel (Camelus dromedaries, or the Arabian camel) and the Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus). …