Dart guns
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- Authors: Pam Mosedale, David Harris and Contributors
- From: BSAVA Guide to the Use of Veterinary Medicines (2023)
- Item: 20, pp 117 - 124
- DOI: 10.22233/9781913859169.20
- Copyright: © 2023 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: July 2023
Abstract
Dart guns are used to deliver anaesthetic or medical agents to animals that cannot be routinely handled. Dart guns are considered as Section 5 prohibited firearms and therefore suitable certification is required for their use. This section covers the legal requirements, types of devices available, health and safety and standard operating procedures. Self-assessment questions are included. Last updated April 2024
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Figure 20.1
Spring-loaded pole syringe about to be primed for injection. © 2023 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure 20.1
Spring-loaded pole syringe about to be primed for injection.
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Figure 20.2
A double-barrelled rifle with telescopic sight and a pistol with laser sights. Both of these dart guns are carbon dioxide powered devices. © 2023 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure 20.2
A double-barrelled rifle with telescopic sight and a pistol with laser sights. Both of these dart guns are carbon dioxide powered devices.
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Figure 20.3
Anatomy of a dart: comparison of air driven versus explosive charge driven darts. © 2023 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure 20.3
Anatomy of a dart: comparison of air driven versus explosive charge driven darts.
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Figure 20.4
Reusable plastic darts (flights attached, empty and without needles attached) are available in a range of sizes and volumes. © 2023 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure 20.4
Reusable plastic darts (flights attached, empty and without needles attached) are available in a range of sizes and volumes.
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Figure 20.5
Smooth needles with side ports are commonly used with gas-pressurized darts. The needle on the left has a sleeve applied to cover the side ports and retain pressure until the animal is darted. © 2023 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure 20.5
Smooth needles with side ports are commonly used with gas-pressurized darts. The needle on the left has a sleeve applied to cover the side ports and retain pressure until the animal is darted.
References
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■ Cracknell J (2013) Remote chemical immobilization: darting in practice. In Practice 35 , 17–23 [Crossref]
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■ Kock MD and Burroughs R (2022) Chemical and Physical Restraint of African Wild Animals , 3rd edition. International Wildlife Veterinary Services, South Africa
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