Thirty immobilizations of captive giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) using a combination of medetomidine and ketamine

Immobilization of giraffe and the associated risks have been previously described in the literature.1,2,5 The use of medetomidine and ketamine for immobilization of free-ranging giraffe has also been described.3 This report summarizes the immobilization of captive giraffe using this same drug combination.

Nadine Lamberski, DVM, Dipl ACZM; Annie Newell, DVM; and Robin W. Radcliffe, DVM, Dipl ACZM
2004 AAZV Conference Proceedings
2004
118-120
free-ranging, Giraffe, Immobilization, ketamine, medetomidine, safe

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