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| Lloyd, C. | |
| Electrocardiographic parameters of captive Arabian leopards (_Panthera pardus nimr_) immobilised with medetomidine and ketamine | |
| 2009 Wildlife Middle East (3): 7-7 | |
The Arabian leopard (_Panthera pardus nimr_) is a critically endangered subspecies endemic to the Arabian Peninsula. The establishment of baseline physiological data is vital for the management of captive endangered species both to avoid the use of sub-optimal animald for breeding and to ensure captive specimens enjoy a successful reproductive lifespan. The electrocardiogram (ECG) can be used as a rough guide to evaluating the heart myocardium, rhythm, size and electrolyte imbalances. Standardisation of ECG parameters in the Arabian leopard would be a useful first step in identifying possible cardiac abnormalities in this species. |
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