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- Title
Successful Forelimb Amputation Procedure on a Sambar Deer (Cervus unicolor niger).
- Authors
Singh, K.; Kumar, A.; Mahajan, S. K.; Saini, N. S.
- Abstract
Forelimb amputation from the middle third of the humerus was done under xylazine, ketamine, and thiopental-sodium general anesthesia in a young, adult sambar deer (Cervus unicolor niger) that presented with an open, severely infected right metacarpal fracture. The xylazine-ketamine-thiopental anesthesia is an alternate combination for surgery in deer that does not cause any significant blood gas and electrolyte changes. The animal recovered without any problem and rehabilitated at M. C. Zoological Park, Chat Bir, Patiala, India. On long-term follow-up over a period of 10 months, the animal was confirmed to be able to walk and run.
- Subjects
INDIA; DEER; AMPUTATION; WILDLIFE rehabilitation; WILDLIFE research; PREVENTION; DISEASES
- Publication
Journal of Wildlife Rehabilitation, 2010, Vol 30, Issue 2, p21
- ISSN
1071-2232
- Publication type
Article