Chemical Immoblizatn Wld/Ex An-99 [Paperback]

Leon Nielsen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1999

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 342 pages
• Publisher: Iowa State Press; 1st edition (January 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813829364
• ISBN-13: 978-0813829364
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #889,451 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review Of Chemical Immobiliztion of Wild and Exotic Animals, January 13, 2001

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James Norton, DMV - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chemical Immoblizatn Wld/Ex An-99 (Paperback)

Nielsen's book is the most comprehensive and current publication on this broad subject. It is an invaluable reference text for veterinarians, biologists, animal control officers and any other wildlife professionals. Strongly recommend it be required reading for biology and veterinary students.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Chemical Immobilization Review, October 28, 2000

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Chemical Immobilization Review

This book explains how to tranquilize animals by the means of a blowgun, a tranquilizer rifle, or pistol. It explains dosages for all animals from bear to deer to dogs. The book also explains where to shoot the animals. The book also tells what needles to use and their sizes from a half to two and a half inches. It explains which drugs to use and which give the best effects for different animals.

5.0 out of 5 stars REVIEW OF LEON NIELSEN'S PUBLICATION, January 13, 2001

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JAMES NORTON, DVM - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chemical Immoblizatn Wld/Ex An-99 (Paperback)

Nielsen's book is the most comprehensive and current publication on this topic. It is an invaluable reference text for biologists, veterinarians, animal control officers and any other professionals involved with wildlife. Strongly recommend it be required reading for all biology and veterinary students.