Reptile Protozoa

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Chapter 19 Reptile Protozoa Mary C. Denver Many species of protozoa are found in reptiles. Some may be commensal or nonpathogenic organisms, and others are pathogens. The two most clinically…

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Amphibians

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Behavioral Training for Medical Procedures

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Chapter 7 Behavioral Training for Medical Procedures Timothy A. Reichard Training animals to cooperate voluntarily in veterinary procedures is an important cornerstone of a zoo’s animal care program and provides…

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West Nile Virus in Birds and Mammals

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Chapter 1 West Nile Virus in Birds and Mammals Dominic Travis ETIOLOGY West Nile virus (WNV) is an arthropod-borne virus (arbovirus) in the family Flaviviridae, genus Flavivirus—Japanese encephalitis antigenic complex—that…

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AMPHIBIANS

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CHAPTER 5 AMPHIBIANS Natalie Mylniczenko COMMON SPECIES KEPT IN CAPTIVITY The class Amphibia is divided into three orders: Anura (frogs and toads), Caudata (salamanders, newts, and sirens), and Gymnophiona (caecilians)….

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BIRDS

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CHAPTER 10 BIRDS Thomas N. Tully, Jr. COMMON SPECIES KEPT IN CAPTIVITY Avian species are commonly maintained in captivity for the enjoyment and pleasure of the owner. The companion bird…

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CHELONIANS

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CHAPTER 9 CHELONIANS Megan Kirchgessner, Mark A. Mitchell COMMON SPECIES KEPT IN CAPTIVITY There are over 285 different species of chelonians in the world.1 Chelonians represent one of the most…

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