Modifications to the restriction method of Gentry and Casanas for otariid pups
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22201/ib.20078706e.2007.001.386Keywords:
physical restriction, stretcher, sea lion health, Gulf of CaliforniaAbstract
TO AVOID RISKY AND EXPENSIVE CHEMICAL IMMOBILIZATION OF OTARIID PUPS, PHYSICAL RESTRICTION IS A BETTER OPTION. FOR THIS REASON WE CONSTRUCTED A STRETCHER THAT PERMITS WIDE LIBERTY TO INTERACT WITH THE PUP AND TAKE A VARIETY OF SAMPLES IN A SAFE, COMFORTABLE AND EASY WAY, FOR BOTH THE PUP AND THE RESEARCHER.