Immobilization of captive plains zebras (Equus quagga) with a combination of etorphine hydrochloride, acepromazine, and xylazine hydrochloride

• Main Authors: Tithipong Plangsangmas, Hathaipat Rattanathanya, Wanlaya Tipkantha, Saowaphang Sanannu, Umaporn Maikaew, Jessada Thaeonoen, Bencharong Sangkharak, Pornpiroon Chinson, Watcharin Hin-On, Nathavut Kanatiyanont, Boripat Siriaroonrat, Nantarika Chansue, Parntep Ratanakorn
• Other Authors: Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University
• Format: Note
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Veterinary
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/75375
• Institution: Mahidol University

The plains zebra (Equus quagga) is a zebra species commonly kept in zoos around the world. However, they are not tame like their domestic relatives and are difficult to immobilize. We immobilized 30 captive plains zebra with a combination of etorphine hydrochloride (2–4 mg), acepromazine (8 mg), and...