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Title
Immobilization of muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) with etorphine and xylazine.
Authors
Blix, Arnoldus Schytte; Lian, Hans; Ness, John
Abstract
One hundred and thirty three "wild" muskoxen, 81 of which of known body mass, were successfully immobilized using etorphine (M99), and xylazine (Rompun®), delivered by use of a dart gun. A dose of 0.05 mg/kg M99, supplemented by 0.15 mg/kg Rompun was found to be very effective. This dose is much higher than currently recommended e.g. by Handbook of Wildlife Chemical Immobilization.