TAPIR FIELD VETERINARY MANUAL - Tapir Specialist Group
TAPIR FIELD VETERINARY MANUAL - Tapir Specialist Group
TAPIR FIELD VETERINARY MANUAL - Tapir Specialist Group
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4. Chemical Restraint<br />
Several anesthetic protocols for captive tapirs have been compiled by Janssen et al. (1996),<br />
Janssen (2005), Nunes et al. (2003), and Mangini (2006). However, some of the anesthetic<br />
protocols used in captive animals may not be suited for free-ranging tapirs. Currently, several<br />
tapir field projects utilize anesthetic protocols which have not been published in scientific literature<br />
that is readily available, but that have been exhaustively tested in free-ranging tapirs in many<br />
different areas. Therefore, the following information was collected from those veterinarians<br />
currently employing these protocols in the field in order to provide other veterinarians and<br />
biologists with a variety of alternatives. It is assumed that any individual who uses this<br />
information has consulted with a veterinarian prior to implementing the protocol in the field. In<br />
addition, the conditions under which these protocols are successful should be carefully explored<br />
and taken into account when attempting to apply them to different situations. It is highly<br />
recommended that the veterinarian who has experience with each of these protocols be<br />
contacted for further consultation. A short guide to the drugs described in this chapter and their<br />
effects on animal physiology is available on APPENDIX 1.
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