ANESTHESIA OF MOOSE FOR VASECTOMY USING CARFENTANIL/XYLAZINE AND REVERSAL WITH NALOXONE/YOHIMBINE

Authors

  • Albert W. Franzmann
  • Charles C. Schwartz
  • David C. Johnson

Abstract

We report on the use of a mixture of carfentanil hydrochloride and xylazine hydrochloride to anesthetize 2 adult male moose (Alces alces) for surgical vasectomy and the subsequent reversal of these drugs with a mixture of naloxone hydrochloride and yohimbine hydrochloride. Induction, relaxation, reversal, and recovery were considered ideal. With minor downward dosage adjustment, we recommend the outlined methodology for surgical procedures in moose.

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Published

1987-01-01

How to Cite

Franzmann, A. W., Schwartz, C. C., & Johnson, D. C. (1987). ANESTHESIA OF MOOSE FOR VASECTOMY USING CARFENTANIL/XYLAZINE AND REVERSAL WITH NALOXONE/YOHIMBINE. Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose, 23, 221–226. Retrieved from https://www.alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/1305