Hypoglycemia (glucose <65 mg/dl) was detected in 21 of 28 immobilized free-ranging black rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis). At repeat sampling 25 min later, only 6 of 28 were hypoglycemic (P<0.05). Lactate was significantly higher (P<0.0001) early in immobilization. Hypoglycemia and elevated lactate may increase risk of anesthetic complications and postrecovery problems.
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1 July 2012
Capture-related Hypoglycemia and Recovery in Free-ranging Black Rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis bicornis)
Michele Miller,
Mark Jago,
Robin Radcliffe,
Peter vdB. Morkel,
Francisco Olea-Popelka,
Jennifer Sefton,
Pierre du Preez,
Arthur Taft,
Daryl Nydam,
Robin D. Gleed
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Journal of Wildlife Diseases
Vol. 48 • No. 3
July 2012
Vol. 48 • No. 3
July 2012