As the number of free-ranging wild animals dwindles, the responsibility of the wildlife worker increases. Attentive to this trend and devoted to the proper care and humane treatment of animals, this book is the first comprehensive treatment of an essential element of conscientious animal management, both in the wild and in captivity.

Reflecting the author's many years of field experience and observation, Chemical Immobilisation of Wild and Exotic Animals is as practical as it is thorough, ranging from the history and essentials of drug delivery equipment, pharmacology, and techniques to the specifics of post-capture management, physical aspects of immobilisation, emergency procedures, and human safety. The author also offers an extensive account of species-specific characteristics, with drug and dosage recommendations for more than 300 common species.

Amply illustrated and clearly written, this book will be an invaluable resource and a handy field manual for the veterinarian, animal researcher, zoo curator, animal control officer, exotic game rancher, conservation worker, and anyone called upon to capture or restrain animals.