Inflammation in Marine Mammals
Chapter 38 Inflammation in Marine Mammals Thomas H. Reidarson The most common illnesses affecting marine mammals result from infectious agents that cause inflammation. Similarly, a number of less common, noninfectious…
Mycobacterial Diseases in Carnivores
Chapter 36 Mycobacterial Diseases in Carnivores Kay A. Backues Mycobacterial infections are uncommon but serious diseases in captive and free-ranging wild carnivores. Although susceptibility to Mycobacterium spp. is not considered…
Neurologic Disorders in Cheetahs and Snow Leopards
Chapter 32 Neurologic Disorders in Cheetahs and Snow Leopards Nadia Robert Worldwide, cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) in captivity develop a number of health problems rarely observed in free-ranging cheetahs and unusual…
Ionophores: Salinomycin Toxicity in Camelids
Chapter 5 Ionophores: Salinomycin Toxicity in Camelids David E. Anderson MECHANISM OF ACTION Ionophores are a class of naturally occurring antimicrobial drugs with a wide range of activity. These polyether…
Fluid Therapy in Reptiles
Chapter 20 Fluid Therapy in Reptiles Juergen Schumacher Fluid imbalances are frequently seen in captive reptiles and are most often characterized by low circulatory fluid volumes. In many cases, suboptimal…
Encephalomyocarditis Virus Infection in Zoo Animals
Chapter 9 Encephalomyocarditis Virus Infection in Zoo Animals Kay A. Backues ETIOLOGY Encephalomyocarditis (EMC) is a viral disease of mammals caused by infection with encephalomyocarditis virus (EMCV), which belongs to…
Emerging Diseases at the Interface of People, Domestic Animals, and Wildlife
Chapter 6 Emerging Diseases at the Interface of People, Domestic Animals, and Wildlife Robert A. Cook, William B. Karesh Increasingly, diseases are moving among people, domestic animals, and wildlife, creating…
Avian Influenza
Chapter 10 Avian Influenza Joost D. Philippa DEFINITION AND TYPES Avian influenza A virus (AIV) is a member of the Orthomyxoviridae family and may be classified according to the antigenicity…
Salmonellosis in Songbirds (Order Passeriformes)
Chapter 21 Salmonellosis in Songbirds (Order Passeriformes) James K. Kirkwood Salmonellosis has been recognized as a cause of disease and mortality in captive and free-living songbirds (order Passeriformes) for many…
