Chemical Immobilization of Wild Animals

As the number of free-ranging wild animals dwindles, the responsibility of the wildlife worker increases. Attentive to this trend and devoted to the proper care and humane treatment of animals, this book is a comprehensive treatment of an essential element of conscientious animal management, both in the wild and in captivity. Reflecting the author's many years of field experience and observation, the work is as practical as it is thorough, ranging from the history and essentials of drug delivery equipment, pharmacology and techniques to the specifics of post-capture management, physical aspects of immobilization, emergency procedures, and human safety. The author also offers an extensive account of species-specific characteristics, with drug and dosage recommendations for more than 300 common species.