Best suited to antelope, particularly animals equivalent to red hartebeest in size and smaller, e.g., blesbok, bontebok, impala, springbok, etc. Works well on young animals of the larger species of antelope. Relatively lower doses have been used successfully on the larger antelope. Has been used on black rhino, zebra, and tsessebe with good results. Longer with higher dose.
Advantages Makes animals more tractable.
Minimal effect on thermoregulation. Minimal effect on cardiovascular system. Useful as tranquillizer for transportation and for boma adaptation. At high doses restlessness, extra-pyramidal symptoms, and anorexia are seen. Extra-pyramidal symptoms seen in roan, kudu, duiker, impala, and others.