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  • Title: Effects of physiological state on duration of sedation in southern elephant seals.
    Author: Woods R, Hindell M, Slip DJ.
    Journal: J Wildl Dis; 1989 Oct; 25(4):586-90. PubMed ID: 2810559.
    Abstract:
    One hundred eighty-one female and thirteen postweanling pup southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) were sedated using a combination of ketamine hydrochloride and xylazine hydrochloride. Physiological state had a profound effect on response of the animals to sedation. Physiologically stressed postlactation and postpartum cows had significantly longer periods of sedation than pre-molting females or recently weaned pups. Induction time was not affected by physiological status. Dose rates are recommended for elephant seals in various physiological states.
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