Table 1 Drug doses for white rhinoceros immobilization (Buss)
Weight (kg) | Etorphine (mg) | Azaperone (mg) | Butorphanol (mg) | Naltrexone (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
500-750 | 1.5 | 22.5 | 22.5 | 30 |
750-1000 | 2.0 | 30.0 | 30.0 | 40 |
1000-1250 | 2.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 | 50 |
1250-1500 | 3.0 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 60 |
1500-1750 | 3.5 | 52.5 | 52.5 | 70 |
1750-2000 | 4.0 | 60.0 | 60.0 | 80 |