Session I: Pharmacology/Physiology

Effects of Saline Infusion on Circulating Atrial Natriuretic Peptide in Harbor Seals (Phoca vitulina)Saline Infusion
Lisa B. Ellsworth

Morphologic and Immunohistochemical Studies of the Cetacean Adrenal Gland with Emphasis on the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)Cetacean Adrenal Gland
T. L. Smith, Daniel F. Cowan, MD, CM

Myocardial Contraction Band Necrosis in Stranded Cetacean Contraction Band Necrosis
Beth S. Turnbull, DVM, PhD , Daniel F. Cowan, MD, CM

Preliminary Trials on the Use of Propofol for General Anesthesia of Phocid Seals Use of Propofol
Frances M.D. Gulland, VetMB, PhD, MRCVS , Laurie J. Gage, DVM

Results of a Study on the Use of Vecuronium Bromide as a Mydriatic in Three Species of Aquatic Birds Vecuronium Bromide
Michele L. Williams

Sedation and Anesthesia of the Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus)Sedation of Manatee
Michael T. Walsh, DVM

Single Dose Pharmacokinetics of Ceftazidime in Loggerhead Sea Turtles (Caretta caretta)Ceftazidime in Sea Turtles
M. Andrew Stamper

The Pharmacokinetics of Intraperitoneal and Orally Administered Sulfadimethoxine and Ormetoprim in Hybrid Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis x Morone Chrysops)Sulfadimethoxine & Ormetoprim
Robert S. Bakal, Michael K. Stoskopf, DVM, PhD

Toward A Scientific Basis for Understanding Noise Effects on Marine Mammals Noise Effects
Sam H. Ridgway, DVM, PhD

Use of Depot Leuprolide Acetate to Control Undesirable Male Associated Behaviors in the California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) and California Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) Depot Leuprolide Acetate
Paul P. Calle, VMD, DACZM