Capture-related Hypoglycemia and Recovery in Free-ranging Black Rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis bicornis)

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ABSTRACT:Hypoglycemia (glucose ,65 mg/dl) was detected in 21 of 28 immobilized freeranging black rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis). At repeat sampling 25 min later, only 6 of 28 were hypoglycemic (P,0.05). Lactate was significantly higher (P,0.0001) early in immobilization. Hypoglycemia and elevated lactate may increase risk of anesthetic complications and postrecovery problems.Exertional trauma, hyperthermia, myopathy, and metabolic changes (lactic acidosis, hypoglycemia, and dehydration) are potential complications in the anesthesia of freeranging wildlife (Spraker, 1993). These risks are greater in large ungulates that have undergone exertion before capture (Radcliffe and Morkel, 2007). Exercise-related hypoglycemia has been documented in human and animal athletes (Brun et al., 2001). Hypoglycemia can result in impaired thermoregulation and may predispose muscles and tendons to traumatic injury. In addition, the effect of potent narcotics and recumbency can exacerbate these problems by cardiorespiratory changes resulting in hypoxemia, hypercapnia, and inadequate tissue perfusion (Bush et al., 2004). Identifying serial changes in blood chemistry and electrolytes might determine potential interventions that can minimize complications. In this study, changes in blood chemistry values were compared at the time of immobilization and after black rhinoceroses were under anesthesia for a period of time to determine effects of capture and recumbency on selected parameters.

Suspected unusual hypermetabolic syndrome after chemical immobilisation in two Mangalica pigs

“…The low glucose level found in the male pig after clinical deterioration was suspected to be the result of severe disease, possible multiorgan failure and decreased cortisol levels secondary to ongoing stress 26. However, hypoglycaemia in relation to capture processes has been described in non‐domestic animals and potentially increases morbidity and mortality of the immobilisation event 27. Glucose levels of the two pigs in this report in the initial blood samples obtained were normal; however, measurements were not repeated, and therefore, it remains unclear when the hypoglycaemia developed.…”

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