Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia

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Gary West, Darryl Heard, Nigel Caulkett
Wiley, Oct 9, 2007 - Medical - 656 pages
Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia is the definitive, comprehensive reference for the growing fields of zoo, wildlife, and exotic animal veterinary medicine. This book covers key aspects of immobilization and anesthesia from pharmacology and restraint to supportive care. Alongside these chapters, the editors have brought together an impressive collection of species-specific chapters that will be an invaluable resource to those called upon to treat these animals.

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About the author (2007)

Gary West, DVM, is the Director of Veterinary Services at the Oklahoma City Zoo and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University.

Darryl Heard, BSc, BVMS, PhD, is an Associate Professor and Service Chief of Zoological Medicine at the University of Florida.

Nigel Caulkett is a Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Calgary.

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