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PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONS ON THE USE OF ZOLETIL FOR THE IMMOBILISATION OF CAPTIVE NILE CROCODILES, CROCODYLUS NILOTICUS (LAURANTI)

Published in: The Journal of the Herpetological Association of Africa
Volume 41 , issue 1, pages: 25–27

DOI: 10.1080/04416651.1992.9650353

Author(s): GERALDV. HAAGNER, , South Africa, DAVES. REYNOLDS, South Africa,

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Abstract

The use of a new drug, Zoletil, was tested on captive Nile crocodiles. It was found to have a quick induction time and wide safety margins, making it ideal for use on captive animals, Recommendations on dosages and notes on practical rammifications are made.

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PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONS ON THE USE OF ZOLETIL FOR THE IMMOBILISATION OF CAPTIVE NILE CROCODILES, CROCODYLUS NILOTICUS (LAURANTI)

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