Butorphanol-Azaperone-Medetomidine for the Immobilization of Captive Caribou (Rangifer tarandus granti) in Alaska, USA

• DOI: 10.7589/2017-12-312
• Publication Date: 2018-04-19T14:41:48Z
• Authors: Cristina M. Hansen; Kimberlee B. Beckmen
• Keywords: Butorphanol

A combination of butorphanol-azaperone-medetomidine was used to immobilize four captive caribou (Rangifer tarandus granti) in Palmer, Alaska, US. The average induction time for this 5:17±2:06 min. Inductions were smooth, and recoveries excellent. This drug may provide an alternative the use potent opioids immobilizing caribou.