Dart injection explained

A dart injection is used to give a single intramuscular or subcutaneous injection to livestock without restraining the animal. It can be contrasted with hand injection.^[1] These injections are usually administered by a tranquilliser gun, if in the wild, or sometimes a blowgun if in captivity.

Notes and References

1. Medetomidine-Ketamine in Reindeer (Rangifer Tarandus Tarandus): Effective Immobilization by Hand- and Dart-Administered Injection. 10.1638/1042-7260(2002)033[0397:MKIRRT]2.0.CO;2. 1042-7260. 2002. 33. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 4. 12564542. Ryeng. K. A.. Larsen. S.. Arnemo. J. M.. 397–400. 9675876 .