Effects of Capture on Biological Parameters in Free-Ranging Bighorn Sheep (Ovis Canadensis): Evaluation of Normal, Stressed and Mortality Outcomes and Documentation of Postcapture Survival

Kock, Michael D.; Clark, Richard K.; Franti, Charles E.; Jessup, David A.; Wehausen, John D.

doi:10.7589/0090-3558-23.4.652

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“…This can be explained by the high activity of osteoblast and osteoclast in calves for remodelling bone tissue. Stress and physical exertion lead to an increase in the concentration of potassium in the blood of wild ungulates (Kock et al, 1987). The mean value of potassium is higher in this study than reported by Wilson & Pauli (1983) and Arnemo et al (1994).…”

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Haematological and serum biochemical reference values in free-ranging red deer (Cervus elaphus atlanticus)

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Nystøyl

Solenes

et al. 2004

Ran

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Analyses of haematological and biochemical constituents were carried out on the Norwegian subspecies of free-ranging red deer (Cervus elaphus atlanticus). All animals were captured from January to March by using a mixture of xylazine and tiletamin-zolazepam. Immobilisation was performed with plastic projectile syringes fired from a dart gun. Fourteen haematological parameters were analysed. There were no differences in the values between hinds and stags and between adults and calves (P > 0.01). Of the 22 biochemical compounds investigated there was a significant difference (P < 0.01) between calves and adults for lactate dehydrogenase (LD), globulin, beta globulin, gamma globulin, and the minerals Na, K, Mg, Zn, Ca, and P. Differences (P < 0.01) between hinds and stags were found in cholesterol, gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT), alpha-1 globulin, alpha-2 globulin and Cu. The blood values determined in this study can be used as reference values for this red deer subspecies immobilised with a mixture of xylazine-tiletamin-zolazepam for health control and diagnosis of diseases.

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Haematological and serum biochemical reference values in free-ranging red deer (Cervus elaphus atlanticus)

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Solenes

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“…The magnitude and variation of AST and CK elevations in translocated otters appear similar with those of other species subjected to capture or restraint procedures (Bollinger et al, 1989;Kock et al, 1987;Williams et al, 1992). However, these data are not directly comparable because of the different capture methods employed, sampling times of subjects relative to capture, and potential species differences.…”

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Exertional Myopathy in Translocated River Otters From New York

Hartup

Kollias

Jacobsen

et al. 1999

Journal of Wildlife Diseases

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Lesions consistent with exertional myopathy (EM) were documented postmortem in four North American river otters (Lutra canadensis) during translocation for a population restoration project. Clinical signs in these otters included depression, anorexia and shock. Gross lesions in one otter included locally extensive linear, pale areas within the subscapularis, rectus abdominis, quadriceps, and dorsal laryngeal muscles. Microscopic lesions were characterized by acute to subacute myofiber necrosis of varying severity, and occurred in a variety of skeletal muscles as well as cardiac muscle in one otter. Based on these observations, we conducted a retrospective review of records of otters which experienced similar capture, transfer, and holding protocols between 1995 and 1997, but with a successful outcome (n ϭ 69). Significant elevations in serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and creatine kinase (CK) were observed in 19 (28%) of the otters, but may have been higher due to delayed sample collection from some otters. However, none of the otters with elevated enzymes exhibited clinical signs suggestive of EM. These findings indicate that river otters may develop EM when translocated, but many cases may be mild or clinically inapparent.

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“…For comparison, capture experts find a mortality rate > 2 % unacceptable and that it merits re-evaluation of capture protocols for the chemical capture of artiodactylids (Spraker 1993 (Arnemo et al 2006) and African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) (Oosthuizen et al 2009). Moreover, capture experts stress the importance of including deaths directly attributed to the capture event and those caused by secondary events such as myopathy, instrumentation with radio transmitters, and predation (Arnemo et al 2006;Kock et al 1987;Oosthuizen et al 2009) which we do not consider in our study.…”

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Darting Primates in the Field: A Review of Reporting Trends and a Survey of Practices and Their Effect on the Primates Involved

Cunningham

Unwin²,

Setchell

2015

Int J Primatol

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. (2015) 'Darting primates in the eld : a review of reporting trends and a survey of practices and their eect on the primates involved.', International journal of primatology., 36 (5). pp. 894-915. Further information on publisher's website:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10764-015-9862-0Publisher's copyright statement:The nal publication is available at Springer via http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10764-015-9862-0Additional information: Use policyThe full-text may be used and/or reproduced, and given to third parties in any format or medium, without prior permission or charge, for personal research or study, educational, or not-for-prot purposes provided that:• a full bibliographic reference is made to the original source • a link is made to the metadata record in DRO • the full-text is not changed in any way The full-text must not be sold in any format or medium without the formal permission of the copyright holders.Please consult the full DRO policy for further details. AbstractCapture is one of the top ethical concerns of field primatologists, and darting is a common method of capturing primates. Little is published, however, about the safety of darting practices and conditions for the animals concerns. We conducted a literature review to examine trends in the reporting of darting methods and results, and two anonymous surveys of primatologists to gather information on darting methods and their effect on the primates involved. Among 111 papers reporting studies that darted primates, only 18 included full details of procedures, the total numbers of primates darted and the number, if any, of injuries and complications. In the surveys, 73 respondents reported on 2,092 dartings, including 44 injuries. The results show that smaller primates are more likely to be injured. 91% of seriously and fatally injured primates were arboreal, although arboreal species accounted for only 54% of the dartings. All primates who were fatally injured due to a dart hitting the abdomen or head were darted with a rifle, which were used for 45% of dartings. The presence of a veterinarian appears to reduce primate mortality in the event of injury or complications. Severe social effects of darting are not common, but include forced copulations, partner changes, and fatal attacks on infants. Lack of information about primate darting hinders refinement in methods that could improve safety. We hope this study will lead to greater sharing of information and the formation of a committee of experts in capture and immobilization to evaluate and regularly update protocols.

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Effects of Capture on Biological Parameters in Free-Ranging Bighorn Sheep (Ovis Canadensis): Evaluation of Normal, Stressed and Mortality Outcomes and Documentation of Postcapture Survival

Cited by 81 publications

References 13 publications

Haematological and serum biochemical reference values in free-ranging red deer (Cervus elaphus atlanticus)

Haematological and serum biochemical reference values in free-ranging red deer (Cervus elaphus atlanticus)

Exertional Myopathy in Translocated River Otters From New York

Darting Primates in the Field: A Review of Reporting Trends and a Survey of Practices and Their Effect on the Primates Involved

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