Paul Reynolds, [11 May 2023 at 09:19:29]: Morning. What percentage of animals abort after chemical immobilization in 3rd Trimester and what is the physiology around that? Are there species differences? eg. roan Luis Amaral, [11 May 2023 at 12:09:55]: In impala, if you stay away from alpha-2 agonists you can dart them up to the last month without abortions. I have done many without problems. If you use alpha-2 agonists you often have complications. HO Reuter, [11 May 2023 at 21:56:56]: I have had abortions in gemsbok translocated in late pregnancy (following immobilisation as well as mass capture). I have done many other species of antelope, even a few days before parturition, with no complications such as abortion. Calves are born normally and the calves survive.
