VMD 512: Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

INTRAVENOUS INJECTIONS

• Use the bl1ood vessels at the posterior aspects of ears that are easily accessible for I/V injections.
• Large veins on the proximal foreleg and disto-medial rear leg can also be used for this purpose but be careful with the safety measures.
• In young elephants, the large superficial vein running up the medial aspect of the hind leg is a good site for I/V injection