Browsing Research Articles (Centre for Veterinary Wildlife Studies) by UP Author "Fabregas, María C."

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Muscle tremors observed in white rhinoceroses immobilised with either etorphine–azaperone or etorphine–midazolam : an initial study

Nasr, Mary; Meyer, Leith Carl Rodney; Buss, Peter Erik; Fabregas, María C.; Gleed, Robin D.; Boesch, Jordyn M.; Pohlin, Friederike (AOSIS OpenJournals, 2021-06)

Etorphine–azaperone is the most commonly used drug combination for chemical immobilisation of free-ranging white rhinoceroses, but causes several profound physiological disturbances, including muscle tremors. The addition ...
Rehabilitation method affects behavior, welfare, and adaptation potential for subsequent release of orphaned white rhinoceros

Fabregas, María C.; Fosgate, Geoffrey Theodore; Ganswindt, Andre; Bertschinger, Hendrik Jan; Hofmeyr, Markus; Meyer, Leith Carl Rodney (Springer, 2020-05)

Poaching is the primary threat to the survival of rhinoceros’ populations. One frequent consequence of poaching is the creation of orphan calves. If found, orphans are taken into captivity for rehabilitation and subsequent ...

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