Handbook of Wildlife Chemical Immobilization, 6th Edition

Wildlife Chemical Immobilization Handbook, 6th Edition

Written by Terry Kreeger, Jon Arnemo, and an international team of wildlife experts, this sixth edition provides practical guidance on wildlife chemical immobilization, capture, and medical management. It covers immobilization drugs, equipment, capture techniques, legal requirements, animal treatment, and human emergency medicine. With dosage information for over 500 species, color illustrations, and extensive references, it supports professionals working in wildlife medicine and conservation.

Key Features:

• Covers chemical immobilization of more than 500 wildlife species
• Provides drug dosage information for a wide range of animals
• Explains drugs used for wildlife capture and immobilization
• Describes capture equipment, procedures, and techniques
• Addresses legal requirements for drug possession and use
• Provides guidance on wildlife medical treatment and handling
• Discusses complications associated with chemical immobilization
• Includes information on human emergency medicine
• Features 72 illustrations and full-color content
• Supported by more than 2,750 references and international expertise