Do zoo‐housed primates retreat from crowds? A simple study of five primate species
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DOI: 10.1002/ajp.23386
Abstract: An animal's welfare state is directly influenced by the mental state, which is shaped by experiences within the environment throughout the animal's life. For zoo‐housed animals, visitors to the zoo are a large part of… read more here.
Keywords: primate; housed primates; primates retreat; zoo housed ... See more keywords
Evaluating individual biomarkers for predicting health risks in zoo‐housed chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and bonobos (Pan paniscus)
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DOI: 10.1002/ajp.23457
Abstract: Although biomarkers are often used for predicting morbidity and mortality in humans, similar data are lacking in our closest relatives. This study analyzed 16 biomarkers in zoo‐housed chimpanzees and bonobos from serum samples collected during… read more here.
Keywords: health; mortality; risk; housed chimpanzees ... See more keywords
Trypanosoma cruzi infection in a zoo-housed red panda in Kansas
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DOI: 10.1177/1040638719865926
Abstract: A 9-y-old, zoo-housed, male red panda (Ailurus fulgens) became progressively lethargic and inappetent over a 1-wk period. Physical examination was unremarkable. A complete blood count showed mild normocytic, normochromic, non-regenerative anemia with the presence of… read more here.
Keywords: red panda; panda; zoo housed; cruzi infection ... See more keywords
RETROSPECTIVE EVALUATION OF A NOVEL SUSTAINED-RELEASE IVERMECTIN VARNISH FOR TREATMENT OF WOUND MYIASIS IN ZOO-HOUSED ANIMALS
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DOI: 10.1638/2016-0299r2.1
Abstract: Abstract Myiasis is a major disease condition in human and veterinary medicine. Domestic, free-ranging, and zoo-housed animals can be severely affected by myiasis. Depending on case severity, multiple treatment episodes may be indicated and can… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; zoo housed; myiasis; ivermectin ... See more keywords