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Hoberecht, Laura K., Vos, Daniel J., VanBlaricom, Glenn R. |
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Marine Mammal Science; Jul2006, Vol. 22 Issue 3, p683-689, 7p, 1 Black and White Photograph, 2 Charts |
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The article describes a remote biopsy system designed to sample pinniped blubber and details regarding its successful use with Stellar sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus). Two Barnett crossbows, the Wildcat III recurve and the Rhino Sport Magnum compound, were used to propel biopsy darts. The design of dart heads was based on those of Karesh et al. and Gemmell and Majluf with the syringe barrel removed and sized to screw into a standard crossbow bolt. All parts of the biopsy head were sterilized, using an autoclave or disinfected with boiling water, prior to each use. Sampling was conducted April to July 2002-2004 across the Alaskan range of Steller sea lions. |
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