Practical aspects of grass-cutter (Thryonomyus swinderianus) breeding. IV. First studies on (per os tranquilization of indocile grass-cutters

Abstract

Six indocile grass-cutters received acepromazine maleat in the drinking-water (0.75-1.75%) for 28 days. The animals were tranquilized from the first week onwards and stayed calm after stopping the treatment. It is feasible to administrate the tranquilizer via the drinking-water without subjecting the animals to parenteral injections which may generate stress and thus be detrimental to rearing.