Table 2 Summary of dosages of tiletamine:zolazepam (1:1) used for chemically immobilizing phocid seals
Species | n | Dosage (mg/kg) | Route | Mortality % | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Halichoerus grypus Grey seal | 44 | 1.0 | IM dart | 0 | [24] |
Phoca vitulina Harbour seal | 7 | 0.75 – 2.0 | IM | 0 | [14] |
Hydrurga leptonyx Leopard seal | 1 | 2.0 | IM | 100 | [37] |
Leptonychotes weddellii Weddell seal | 30 | 0.67 | IM | 10 | [12] |
4 | 0.86 | IM | 25 | this study | |
106 | 0.60 | IV | 0 | this study | |
Mirounga leonina Southern elephant seal | 90 | 1.0 | IM dart | 0 | [24] |
5 | 2.0 | IM | 40 | [37] | |
4 | 0.6 – 1.7 | IM | 0 | [19] | |
597 | 0.46 | IV | 0 | [7] | |
1033 | 0.53 | IV | 0 | [6] |