Stegmann, George F.Grobler, D.Zuba, Jeffrey R.2014-06-062014-06-062014Stegmann, GF, Grobler, D & Zuba, J 2014, 'Field anaesthesia of the African elephant (Loxodonta africana)', Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 95-96.1027-9148http://hdl.handle.net/2263/40031Immobilisation and anaesthesia of elephants may be required for various reasons, such as the capture, transport and clinical examination of captive animals, e.g. at a zoological park, or for minor surgical procedures. General anaesthesia is required for wound treatment, i.e trunk lacerations and dental surgery, or population control, i.e. laparoscopic vasectomy.en© SASAField anaesthesiaAfrican elephantVeterinary anesthesiaArticle