IMMOBILIZATION OF COLLARED PECCARIES (PECARI TAJACU) UNDER MANAGED CARE USING MEDETOMIDINE–TILETAMINE–ZOLAZEPAM VERSUS MEDETOMIDINE–KETAMINE–MIDAZOLAM AND REVERSAL WITH ATIPAMEZOLE: A RANDOMIZED, BLINDED CLINICAL TRIAL
Abstract
< 0.05). There were no significant differences between groups in any variable assessed. Median (range) induction times were 6 (2-33) min (Med-TZ) and 6 (4-12) min (Med-KM). A supplemental dose was required in 3/9 (Med-TZ) and 1/9 (Med-KM) animals. Mean ± standard deviation recovery times were 48 ± 32 min (Med-TZ) and 47 ± 22 min (Med-KM). Median induction, immobilization and recovery qualities were 4 (1-5), 4 (1-5) and 2 (1-5) (Med-TZ), and 5 (3-5), 4 (3-5) and 3 (2-4) (Med-KM), respectively. Median hemoglobin oxygen saturation was 94% (54-98; Med-TZ) and 95% (77-98; Med-KM). At the doses used, Med-TZ and Med-KM provided comparable and reliable immobilization with fair to good recovery quality.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Chemotherapy-related skin toxicity
Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
Hematological disorders and diagnostics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
- Volume
- 57
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 10–19
- Publication date
- 4 January 2026
- Language
- EN