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Journal : Journal of Applied Veterinary Science and Technology

Surgical Removal of Air Rifle Projectiles in Long-Tailed Macaques (Macaca fascicularis) in the Ubud Monkey Forest Sewoyo, Palagan Senopati; Wirata, I Wayan; Gorda, I Wayan; Wardhita, Anak Agung Gde Jaya; Bebas, I Wayan; Soma, I Gede; Putra, I Gusti Agung Arta; Wandia, I Nengah; Brotcorne, Fany
Journal of Applied Veterinary Science And Technology Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): October 2025
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/javest.V6.I2.2025.158-162

Abstract

Background: Long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) frequently share their habitat with humans, leading to conflicts, especially when habitat disturbances force them to exploit human food sources. In response, humans sometimes use air rifles to deter these animals. Preventive measures such as sterilization programs, habitat restoration, and public education about responsible interactions with macaques are essential to reduce the occurrence of such incidents and promote coexistence. Purpose: This report describes the anesthesia and surgical management of gunshot wounds in long-tailed macaques. Case(s): Two adult free-ranging male long-tailed macaques in the Ubud Monkey Forest, Bali, Indonesia, were presented with gunshot wounds on the inguinal region and right caudal pelvic area, respectively. These macaques were captured and anesthetized for a scheduled vasectomy. A detailed clinical examination indicated that the projectiles were lodged in the subcutaneous tissue. Based on their shape and size, the projectiles were suspected to be 0.177 caliber (4.5 mm) air rifle pellets. Case Management: Surgical removal was performed to extract the air rifle pellets. Preoperatively, the macaques received amoxicillin (15 mg/kg BW, IM), ketorolac (2.5 mg/kg BW, IM), and VisineĀ® eye lubricant. Propofol was used for anesthetic maintenance (1 mg/kg BW, IV). Following pellet removal, the wound was sutured with monofilament absorbable poliglecaprone 25, and the planned vasectomy was conducted using the bilateral incision method. Postoperatively, the macaques were administered atipamezole (0.02 mg/kg BW, IM) for anesthesia reversal, placed in recovery cages in lateral recumbency, and closely monitored. Conclusion: OnceĀ the macaques showed clear signs of recovery from anesthesia, they were transported back to the capture site and released into their original group.
Co-Authors Abd. Rasyid Syamsuri Adigunawan, I Wayan Widya Agatha Serena Lumban Tobing Amelia Avianti Saritjang Anak Agung Ayu Mirah Adi Anak Agung Gde Jaya Wardhita, Anak Agung Gde Jaya Anak Agung Gde Oka Darmayudha Anak Agung Gde Oka Dharmayudha Anak Agung Jaya Wardhita Anastasia Bhala Andini, Ni Made Ria Antari, Gusti Ayu Made Sri Arif Rahman Aryawati, Ni Made Chandri Ayu Ratnasari Bravanasta Glory Rahmadyasti Utomo Brotcorne, Fany BUDHAWATI, NI PUTU SUDEWI Deo Lauda Putra Dewi, Kadek Evi Dian Puspita Gede Mahardika Gunawan, I Wayan Nico Fajar Gunawan, Stefanus Andre I Gede Soma I Gusti Agung Arta Putra I Gusti Agung Gede Putra Pemayun I Gusti Made Krisna Erawan I GUSTI NGURAH DIBYA PRASETYA I Gusti Ngurah Kade Mahardika I Gusti Ngurah Mahardika I Gusti Ngurah Mahardika I Gusti Ngurah Narendra I Gusti Ngurah Narendra Putra I Gusti Ngurah Narendra Putra1, I Gusti Ngurah Narendra, I Gusti Ngurah I Gusti Ngurah Sudisma I KADEK SAKA WIRYANA I Ketut Anom Dada I Ketut Berata I Ketut Eli Supartika I Made Kardena I Made Merdana I Made Sukada I MADE SUMA ANTARA I Made Suma Anthara i Nengah Wandia I Nyoman Suartha I Nyoman Surya Tri Hartaputera I Wayan Ardhi Wirawan I Wayan Batan I Wayan Bebas I Wayan Gorda I Wayan Juli Sumadi I Wayan Sumertha I Wayan Supatra I Wayan Sutama I wayan Teguh Wibawan Ida Ayu Sri Chandra Dewi Ida Bagus Kade Suardana Ida Bagus Oka Winaya Iwan Harjono Utama Kadek Karang Agustina Komang Darma Yudha Putra Luh Gde Sri Surya Heryani Luh Made Sudimantini Luh Made Sudimantini Luh Made Sudimartini Made Sudarma Made Suma Anthara Made Sutha Yadnya Maria Clafita Witoko Mildawati Mildawati Ni Kadek Eka Widiadnyani Ni Komang Wiasti Ni Luh Eka Setiasih Ni Luh Sinar Ayu Ratna Dewi Ni Made Rita Krisna Dewi Ni Made Ritha Krisna Dewi Ni Made Ritha Krisna Dewi Ni Putu Sasmika Dewi Ni Putu Trisna Asih Ningrat, Jro Ayu Purbantoro, Steven Dwi Putra, Komang Darma Yudha Putu Henrywaesa Sudipa Rohmandhani, Roby Sasmita, Debbie Aprillia Yona Sewoyo, Palagan Senopati Steven Dwi Purbantoro Steven Dwi Purbantoro Suci Raditya Yadnya Surbakti, Yeyen Fami Gressia Br Tahalli, Tahalli Tanurahardja, Viviana Anyaputri Tessa Saputri Marmanto TRI KOMALA SARI Trismia Indriyani, Ni Putu Warditha, Anak Agung Gde Jaya Wayan Herry Gumawan Wiasti, Ni Komang Wulandari Wulandari