Olea-Popelka, F.

Buss, P.; Miller, M.; Fuller, A.; Haw, A.; Thuklson, ER.; Olea-Popelka, F.; Meyer, L. 2024. Effects of Butorphanol on respiration in white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) immobilized with Etorphine-Azaperone. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 2024: 1-13. doi.org/10.7589/JWD-D-23-00034

Miller, M.; Olea-Popelka, F.; Buss, P. 2022. Effect of capture and immobilization on boma adaptation in free-ranging white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 58 (4): 816-824. doi.org/10.7589/JWD-D-22-00033

Miller, M.; Olea-Popelka, F.; Buss, P. 2022. Effect of boma confinement on hematologic and biochemical values in free-ranging White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 58 (4): 735-745. doi.org/10.7589/JWD-D-22-00034

Miller, M.; Olea-Popelka, F.; Buss, P. 2022. Effect of boma confinement on hematologic and biochemical values in free-ranging white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 58 (4): 735–745. doi.org/10.7589/JWD-D-22-00034

Buss, P.; Miller, M.; Fuller, A.; Haw, A.; Stout, E.; Olea-Popelka, F.; Rutimeyer, L. 2018. Postinduction butorphanol administration alters oxygen consumption to improve blood gases in etorphine-immobilized white rhinoceros. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia 45: 57-67.

Jeon, M.; Mama, K.R.; Zuba, J.R.; Lamberski, N.; Oosterhuis, J.E.; Clancy, M.M.; Delk, K.W.; Kinney, M.E.; Morris, P.J.; Olea-Popelka, F. 2017. Evaluation of blood gas values in anesthetized southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) ventilated with a novel demand ventilator in a zoological park setting. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 48 (4): 1016-1025.

Miller, M.; Kruger, M.; Olea-Popelka, F.; Buss, P. 2016. A scoring system to improve decision making and outcomes in the adaptation of recently captured white rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum) to captivity. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 52 (2) Supplement: S78-S85.

Buss, P.; Miller, M.; Fuller, A.; Haw, A.; Wanty, R.; Olea-Popelka, F.; Rutimeyer, L. 2016. Cardiovascular effects of etorphine, azaperone, and butorphanol combinations in chemically immobilized captive white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 47 (3): 834-843.

Miller, M.; Chavey, P.S.; Hofmeyr, J.M.; Mathebula, N.; Doering, A.; Buss, P.; Olea-Popelka, F. 2016. Evaluation of serum ferritin and serum iron in free-ranging black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) as a tool to understand factors affecting iron-overload disorder. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 47 (3): 820-826.

Buss, P.; Miller, M.; Fuller, A.; Haw, A.; Wanty, R.; Olea-Popelka, F.; Rutimeyer, L. 2016. Cardiopulmonary effects of etorphine in immobilized White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) and subsequent intravenous administration of butorphanol. Joint AAZV/EAZWV/IZW Conference Proceedings 2016: 123-124.

Buss, P.; Olea-Popelka, F.; Rutimeyer, L.; Hofmeyr, J.M.; Mathebula, N.; Kruger, M.; Brüns, A.; Martin, L.; Miller, M. 2015. Evaluation of cardiorespiratory, blood gas, and lactate values during extended immobilization of white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 46 (2): 224-233.

Miller, M.; Buss, P.; Wanty, R.; Parsons, S.D.C.; Van Helden, P.D.; Olea-Popelka, F. 2015. Baseline hematologic results for free-ranging White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 51 (4): 916-922.

Miller, M.; Buss, P.; Hofmeyr, J.M.; Olea-Popelka, F. 2014. Saving the white rhino: use of biochemical panels to evaluate health status for translocation. Vetcom 53: 40-42.

Miller, M.; Buss, P.; Joubert, J.; Nomkhosi Mathebula, B.; Kruger, M.; Martin, L.; Hofmeyr, M.; Olea-Popelka, F. 2013. Use of butorphanol during immobilization of free-ranging White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 44 (1): 55-61, 1 table.

Jago, M.; Miller, M.; Radcliffe, R.W.; Morkel, P.; Du Preez, P.; Taft, A.; Candra, D.; Nydam, D.V.; Olea-Popelka, F.; Gleed, R.D. 2012. African rhinos in peril: studying endangered rhinos helps combat increased threats. DVM Magazine 2011 (September-October): 14-16.

Morkel, P.v.d.B.; Miller, M.; Jago, M.; Radcliffe, R.W.; Du Preez, P.; Olea-Popelka, F.; Sefton, J.; Taft, A.; Nydam, D.V.; Gleed, R.D. 2012. Serial temperature monitoring and comparison of rectal and muscle temperatures in immobilized free-ranging black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 43 (1): 120-124.

Mathebula, N.; Miller, M.; Buss, P.; Joubert, J.; Martin, L.; Kruger, M.; Hofmeyr, M.; Olea-Popelka, F. 2012. Biochemical values in free-ranging white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 43 (3): 530–538.

Miller, M.; Olea-Popelka, F.; Joubert, J.; Mathebula, N.; Zimmermann, D.E.; Hausler, G.; Dreyer, C.; Hofmeyr, M.; Buss, P. 2012. Serum iron and selected biochemical values in free-ranging black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) from South Africa. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 43 (3s): S55–S60.

Miller, M.; Jago, M.; Radcliffe, R.W.; Morkel, P.v.d.B.; Olea-Popelka, F.; Sefton, J.; Du Preez, P.; Taft, A.; Nydam, D.V.; Gleed, R.D. 2012. Capture-related Hypoglycemia and Recovery in Free-ranging Black Rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis bicornis). Journal of Wildlife Diseases 48 (3) July: 840-842.

Dennis, P.M.; Ellis, S.; Mellen, J.; Lee, P.; Olea-Popelka, F.; Petric, A.; Ryder, O.A. 2012. IOD in rhinos—Epidemiology Group report: report from the epidemiology working group of the international workshop on iron overload disorder in browsing rhinoceros (February 2011). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 43 (3s): S114-S116.