The WHA has worked to implement the safest approach to immobilizing the deer in competition, has already been certifying its key personnel in the process and will have a licensed veterinarian at each competition to handle the post capture care of the animals. The veterinarian will be performing the following procedures:

[ul][*]Establish a clear breathing pathway[*]Check the body temperature and assist to maintain adequate body temperature[*]Check all vital signs[*]Dart removal and antibiotic treatment to the wound[*]Oversee the removal of the animal from the field to the protective recovery zone[*]Blood work and vaccinations[*]Administration of the reversing agent, or antagonist Tolazoline[*]Monitoring the health of the animal during the 24 hour recovery period in the protective recovery zone[/ul]