Fowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine Current Therapy, Volume 7

Author: Miller   R. Eric  

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences‎

Publication year: 2011

E-ISBN: 9781437719857

Subject: H0 Linguistics

Language: ENG

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Chapter

Chapter 1: Disease Risk Analysis in Wildlife Health Field Studies

Disease Risk Analysis

Examples of Disease Risk Analysis in Wildlife Health Field Studies

Conclusions

References

Chapter 2: Contraception

Female Contraception

Male Contraception

References

Chapter 3: Conservation Medicine for Zoo Veterinarians

Historical Considerations

Zoo Veterinary Practice and Conservation Medicine

Zoo Veterinarians in Biodiversity Hotspots

Conservation Medicine in Practice

Building and Nurturing Relationships

Conservation Medicine Training Resources

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 4: Veterinary Challenges of Mixed Species Exhibits

Trauma

Nutrition-Related Problems

Infectious Diseases

Parasitic Diseases

Tools for Veterinarians in Mixed Species Exhibits

Acknowledgment

References

Chapter 5: Cowpox in Zoo Animals

Cause

History

Epidemiology

Pathogenesis

Diagnosis

Treatment and Vaccination

Zoonotic Potential

References

Chapter 6: Disaster Preparation for Captive Wildlife Veterinarians

Planning

Administrative Preparation and Disaster Response

Incident Command System

Veterinary Logistical Considerations

Operational Considerations

References

Chapter 7: Guidelines for the Management of Zoonotic Diseases

Systematic Process

Sample Zoonosis Scenarios

Conclusions

Acknowledgment

References

Chapter 8: Integrated Pest Management

Indirect Suppression

Direct Suppression

Infectious Disease Potential

Regulation of Pest Management Practices

Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 9: Noninvasive Techniques to Assess Health and Ecology of Wildlife Populations

Sample Collection and Storage Methods

Analytic Techniques and Applications

Future Noninvasive Tools and Challenges

Acknowledgment

References

Chapter 10: Culture and Media Shifts:

Cultural Issues and Changes

Veterinarians in the Spotlight

Conclusion

References

Chapter 11: Dangerous Animal Crisis Management

Risk Management

Public Relations

Animal Care Staff

Emergency Medical Response

Lethal Force

Conclusions

References

Chapter 12: Sustainable Practices for Zoological Veterinary Medicine

Strategies for Environmentally Responsible Veterinary Practice

Low-Impact Buildings, Grounds, and Facility Operations

Profiles of Two Green Zoo Hospitals

References

Additional Resources for Greening Veterinary Practice

Chapter 13: Anthrax in Free-Ranging Wildlife

Recorded Wildlife Host Range

Bio-Ecologic Considerations

Routes of Infection, Transmission, and Seasonality

Other Epidemiologic Determinants

Clinical Signs

Laboratory and Differential Diagnosis

Domestic Animal and Veterinary Public Health Concerns

Control and Treatment

Conclusion

References

Chapter 14: Cyanobacterial Biointoxication in Free-Ranging Wildlife

Factors Contributing to Growth and Toxicity of Cyanobacterial Blooms

Toxicity in Animal Species

Kruger National Park: a Case Study

Control of Cyanobacterial Blooms

Conclusion

References

Chapter 15: Children’s Zoo Medicine:

Responsibilities of the Zoo Veterinarian

Zoonotic Disease Transmission and Prevention

Ruminants

Equids

Rabbits

Rodents: Mice, Rats, Hamsters, Gerbils

Hedgehogs

Chinchillas

Ferrets

Birds

Reptiles

Amphibians

2009 H1N1 Influenza

Conclusion

References

Chapter 16: AAZV Guidelines for Zoo and Aquarium Veterinary Medical Programs and Veterinary Hospitals

Veterinary Care

Veterinary Facilities

References

Chapter 17: Fundamentals of Zoo Animal Surgery

Case-Based Approach

Surgical Facilities and Equipment

Surgical Procedures and Techniques

Conclusion

References

Chapter 18: Emerging Diseases at the Interface of People, Domestic Animals, and Wildlife*

Hunting, Pets, and Globalized Trade in Wildlife

Effect of Human Population Growth on Agricultural Practices

Global Climate Change

Integrated Approach to World Health: One World, One Health

References

Chapter 19: Depth of Anesthesia Monitoring by Bispectral Analysis in Zoo Animals

Bispectral Analysis Methodology

Technique and Optimum Setting

Reptiles

Birds

Mammals

Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 20: Approaching Health Problems at the Wildlife–Domestic Animal Interface

Special Considerations at the Wild-Domestic Animal Interface

Approaching Novel Wildlife Disease Problems

Multidisciplinary Sea Otter Research Strategy in California

Proactive Approach to a Developing Country Wildlife Health Problem: Health for Animals and Livelihood Improvement Project

Emerging Diseases: a New Challenge for Wildlife Health Professionals Working at Livestock and Human Interfaces

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 21: Wildlife Disease Ecology:

History of Development of Wildlife Disease Ecology

Principles of Disease Ecology

Significance of Disease Ecology for Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians

Population Effects of Disease

Current Themes in Disease Ecology

Challenges and Future Directions

Acknowledgment

References

Section 2: Aquatic

Chapter 22: Medical Management of Rays

Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology

Husbandry and Management

Restraint

Physical Examination

Diseases

Treatment

Zoonotic Diseases

Acknowledgment

References

Chapter 23: Basic Water Quality Evaluation for Zoo Veterinarians

Water Parameters and Testing

Water Quality Parameters and Analytic Testing for Marine Animals

Nitrogen Cycle

Other Parameters Affecting Water Quality

Basic Procedures

References

Chapter 24: The Mechanics of Aquarium Water Conditioning

Traditional Routes of Water Conditioning

Filtration Methods

Sterilization and Disinfectants

Heating and Chilling

References

Chapter 25: Advanced Water Quality Evaluation for Zoo Veterinarians

Water Parameters and Testing

Advanced Water Quality

Bacteria and Animals

Oxidation-Reduction: Sterilization versus Disinfection

Known Effects of Chemicals on Biofilms

Bacterial Digestion of Chemicals

References

Chapter 26: Quarantine of Fish and Aquatic Invertebrates in Public Display Aquaria

Common Problems

General Planning

Considerations Prior to Acquisition and on Arrival

Monitoring

Examination and Diagnostic Procedures

Treatments for Fish

Treatments for Aquatic Invertebrates

References

Section 3: Reptile and Amphibian

Chapter 27: Behavioral Training of Reptiles for Medical Procedures

Enrichment

Training

Case Studies

Summary

References

Chapter 28: Diagnosis and Control of Amphibian Chytridiomycosis

Chytridiomycosis and Amphibian Survival Assurance Populations

Chytridiomycosis and the World Organization for Animal Health

Pathogenesis of Chytridiomycosis

Diagnostic Methods

Quarantine

Transmission of Infection and Disinfection

Treatment

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 29: Mycobacteriosis in Amphibians

Epidemiology

Pathogenesis

Clinical Signs and Pathology

Diagnostic Procedures

Treatment

Zoonotic Considerations

Emergence of Mycobacterium Liflandii Infection in Xenopus Tropicalis in France

References

Chapter 30: Amphibian Viral Diseases

Ranaviruses

Other Viruses

Summary

References

Chapter 31: Sea Turtle Rehabilitation

Conservation Status

Transport, History, and Physical Examination

Nutrition in Critically Ill and Healthy Sea Turtles

Common Medical Issues

References

Chapter 32: Reptile and Amphibian Analgesia

Pain Pathways and Mechanisms: the Case for Pain

Dosing Principles and Side Effects

Reptile Research Findings

Amphibian Research Findings

References

Chapter 33: Virology of Nonavian Reptiles:

What is a Reptile?

Novel Viruses

References

Chapter 34: Hellbender Medicine

Biologic Data

Captive Husbandry

Infectious Diseases

Noninfectious Conditions

Restraint and Anesthesia

Diagnostic Techniques

Treatment

References

Section 4: Avian

Chapter 35: Avian Mycobacterial Disease

Species Affected and prevalence

Clinical Signs

Diagnosis and Immune Response

Treatment, Sources, Prevention, and Control

Zoonosis

Conservation Impact

Future Issues

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 36: Feather Follicle Extirpation:

Anatomy

Feathers

Methods of Surgery

References

Chapter 37: Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Buceros Hornbills

Clinical Presentation

Diagnosis

Pathology

Treatment

Prognosis

Ongoing Investigations

References

Chapter 38: California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus)

Clinical Considerations

Pathology

Release Program in Mexico: Out of Country Challenges

Environmental Contamination

Wild Chicks: Intensive Nest Management Program

Reviews of the Program

Conclusions

Acknowledgment

References

Chapter 39: Avian Circovirus and Polyomavirus Diseases

Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease

Circoviruses in Other Avian Species

Avian Polyomavirus Disease

References

Chapter 40: Veterinary Care of Kakapo

Unique and Unusual Features

Behavior and Reproduction

Hospitalization

Restraint

Diagnostic Imaging

Diseases

Trauma

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 41: Avian Analgesia

Recognizing Pain in Birds

Evaluation of Analgesics

Conclusion

References

Chapter 42: Prehatch Protocols to Improve Hatchability

Facilities and Equipment

Egg Management and Record Keeping

Fertility and Hatchability

References

Chapter 43: West Nile Virus in Raptors

History and Background

Epidemiology

Pathogenesis, Immunity, Clinical Course, and Outcome

Diagnosis

Treatment, Management, and Prevention

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 44: Diagnosis of Aspergillosis in Avian Species

Antibody Detection

Antigen Detection: Galactomannan

Protein Electrophoresis

Other Tests

Summary of Avian Studies

Current Recommendations and Future Directions

References

Chapter 45: Avian Influenza H5N1 Virus:

Current Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 Virus Epizootic

Considerations in Wild Birds

Zoo Outbreaks

Zoo Vaccination

References

Chapter 46: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs in Raptors

Classification and Mechanism of Action

Therapeutic Uses in Captive Birds of Prey

Diclofenac and Vultures

Vultures and Other Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Pathology and Pathogenesis of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Renal Toxicity in Raptors

Conservation Implications of Diclofenac and Vultures

References

Chapter 47: Haemosporidian Parasites:

Life Cycle of Haemosporidians

Pathogenicity

Captive Populations

Haemosporidian Parasites in Hawaii

Impact on Long-Term Associations and Comparison of Impact across Parasite Genera

Plasmodium Infections in Galapagos Penguins

Ongoing Work in Galapagos

Can it be Eradicated?

Conclusions

References

Section 5: Mammals

Chapter 48: Rabies Management in Wild Carnivores

Shift From Population Reduction toward Oral Vaccination

Vaccination: Central Tactic to Rabies Management of Wild Carnivores

Measuring Oral Rabies Vaccination Success

Key Oral Rabies Vaccination Program Considerations

Focused Rabies Control in North America

Key Challenges for Long-Term Oral Rabies Vaccination Success

Economic Considerations

Conclusions

References

Section 6: Xenarthra

Chapter 49: Feeding and Nutrition of Anteaters

Anteaters

Nutritional Considerations

Acknowledgment

References

Section 7: Marsupials

Chapter 50: Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumor Disease

Signs and Symptoms

Diagnosis

Cause

Devil Facial Tumor Disease and Population

Moving Forward

Acknowledgment

References

Chapter 51: Viral Chorioretinitis of Kangaroos

Natural Hosts

Cause

Epidemiology

Clinical Signs and Diagnosis

Pathology and Pathogenesis

Treatment, Prevention, and Control

References

Section 8: Primates

Chapter 52: Degenerative Skeletal Diseases of Primates

Osteoarthritis

Spondylosis

Diagnostic Imaging

Anesthesia Considerations

Treatment

References

Chapter 53: Cardiovascular Disease in Great Apes

Historical Perspective

Currently Identified Types

Possible Etiologies and Pathogenesis

Antemortem Considerations

Future Directions

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 54: Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever

Definition and Cause

Epizootiology

Animals as Disease Models

Clinical Signs

Pathology and Postmortem Findings

Zoonotic Potential

Infection Control

Diagnosis

Treatment

References

Chapter 55: Computed Tomography for the Diagnosis of Sinusitis and Air Sacculitis in Orangutans

Normal Anatomy and Physiology

Equipment and Computed Tomography Technique

Evaluation

Treatment

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Section 9: Chiroptera

Chapter 56: White-Nose Syndrome in Cave Bats of North America

Emergence and Spread

Epidemiology

Presumptive Cause

Histopathology

Modes of Transmission

Pathogenesis

New Paradigm of Bat Disease

Treatment

Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

Section 10: Carnivores

Chapter 57: Updated Vaccination Recommendations for Carnivores

Core Vaccines: Universally Recommended

Noncore (Optional) and Not Generally Recommended Vaccines

Serologic Testing to Monitor Immunity to Vaccines and Duration of Immunity

Record Keeping and Adverse Effects

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 58: Medical Management of Maned Wolves (Chrysocyon brachyurus)

Biology

Husbandry

Nutrition

Reproduction

Restraint and Handling

Anesthesia

Clinical Pathology

Diseases

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 59: Primer on Tick-Borne Diseases in Exotic Carnivores

Bacteria

Viruses

Protozoa

Tick Paralysis

Conclusion

References

Chapter 60: Aging in Large Felids

Aging

Health Care in Captive Aging Felids

Common Diseases

Conclusion

References

Chapter 61: Stargazing in Lions

Clinical Signs

Diagnosis and Differential Diagnoses

Serum Vitamin A Concentrations in Lions

Cause and Pathogenesis

Treatment

Necropsy and Histopathology

Prevention

References

Chapter 62: Pyometra in Large Felids

Clinical Signs

Diagnostic Findings

Treatment

References

Section 11: Marine Mammals

Chapter 63: Longitudinal Monitoring of Immune System Parameters of Cetaceans and Application to Their Health Management

Establishing Baseline Values

Tools for Flow Cytometry– Based Leukocyte Phenotyping

Markers

Lymphocyte Function

Profiling Leukocyte Gene Transcriptional Activity

Conclusion

References

Chapter 64: Ocular Disease and Suspected Causes in Captive Pinnipeds

Ocular Disease

Environmental Issues

Minimizing Eye Problems in Future Pinniped Generations

Acknowledgment

References

Section 12: Elephants

Chapter 65: Elephant Herpesviruses

Cause

Epidemiology

Pathogenesis

Diagnosis

Treatment

Global Implications

References

Chapter 66: Female Elephant Reproduction

Female Reproductive Tract

Estrous Cycle

Hormone Cycle Induction

Pregnancy

Reproductive Pathologies

Conclusion

References

Chapter 67: Digital Radiography of the Elephant Foot

Analog Versus Digital

Elephant Foot Radiography

Radiographic Assessment

Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 68: Laparoscopic Surgery in the Elephant and Rhinoceros

Laparoscopy in the Elephant

Laparoscopy in the Rhinoceros

References

Chapter 69: Elephant Neonatal and Pediatric Medicine

Neonates

Elephant Calves

References

Chapter 70: Treatment of Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus

Physical Examination and Monitoring

Treatment

Acknowledgments

References

Section 13: Perrissodactyla

Chapter 71: Rhinoceros Theriogenology

Male Reproductive Anatomy and Clinical Aspects

Female Reproductive Anatomy and Clinical Aspects

Gestation and Birth

Reproductive Pathology

Artificial Insemination

Advanced Assisted Reproduction Technologies

References

Chapter 72: Asian Wild Horse Reintroduction Program

Takhiin Tal Reintroduction Project

Conclusion

References

Section 14: Artiodactylids

Chapter 73: Management of Cryptosporidiosis in a Hoofstock Contact Area

Diagnosis

Prevention and Control: Animals

Visitor Safety

References

Chapter 74: Bluetongue:

Cause and Epidemiology

Clinical Picture and Species Susceptibilities

Disease Control

Vaccination

Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 75: Alternatives for Gastrointestinal Parasite Control in Exotic Ruminants

Parasite Monitoring Strategies

Parasite Control Strategies

Nonanthelmintic Control and Treatment Strategies

References

Chapter 76: Thiafentanil Oxalate (A3080) in Nondomestic Ungulate Species

Features of Thiafentanil Oxalate

Human Safety

Animal Studies

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 77: The Use of Butorphanol in Anesthesia Protocols for Zoo and Wild Mammals

Use in Various Species

Butorphanol-Containing Anesthetic Cocktails

References

Chapter 78: Importation of Nondomestic Ruminant Semen for Management of Zoological Populations Using Artificial Insemination

Status of Artificial Insemination in Ruminant Species

Foreign Animal Disease and Transmission through Semen

Advantages of Semen Importation

Risk Assessment of Semen versus Live Animal Importation

Current Status of Semen Importation

References

Chapter 79: Advances in Giraffe Nutrition

Natural Diet of the Giraffe

Giraffe: Specialized Browser or Specialized Grazer?

Recent Research

Nutrient Recommendations

Practical Diets

Acknowledgment

References

Chapter 80: Hoof Disorders in Nondomestic Artiodactylids

Functional Anatomy of the Hoof

Examination and Diagnosis

Causes of Hoof Disorders in Nondomestic Artiodactylids

Prevention and Treatment

References

Chapter 81: Johne’s Disease and Free-Ranging Wildlife

Cause

Epidemiology

Ruminant Infections

Pathology

Nonruminant Infections

Diagnosis

Treatment and Vaccines

Management and Control

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 82: Practical Aspects of Ruminant Intensive Care

Rule of Twenty for Ruminants

Acknowledgments

References

Section 15: Camelids

Chapter 83: Mycoplasma haemolamae in New World Camelids

Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay Development

Classification and Characteristics

Experimental Infections and Treatment Studies

Transmission

Prevalence

References

Index

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