Avian & Exotic

In a dvm360® interview, Phil Tucak, BSc, BVMS, details the negative impacts of rodenticides on Australian birdlife, plus the solution to this epidemic.

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During his presentation at the 2021 New York Vet Show, Dr Chris Walzer detailed the latest research on threatening zoonotic diseases affecting human and animal health across the globe.

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An outline on evaluating breeding facilities and assessing breeding complications in birds, reptiles, rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.

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The zoo animals originally experienced decreased appetites, coughing, sneezing and lethargy.

The results may help strengthen conservation efforts to protect dolphins and other regional marine mammal species.

An overview on managing and treating dermatological conditions including sarcoptic mange in camelids.

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 was detected for the first time in this state and caused 2 rabbits to suddenly die.

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To address the 9 lions and tigers showing signs of SARS-CoV-2, zoo officials are monitoring the cats closely by managing their access to the outdoor habitats, providing anti-inflammatories and anti-nausea treatment medication, and much more.

The zoo is making strides in helping restore the numbers of the endangered Mexican gray wolf in zoos as well as their native habitats.

In a recent interview, Phil Tucak, BSc, BVMS, offered an update on the strides Australian organizations have been taking to restore and protect wildlife affected by the 2019-2020 wildfires.

The company’s unique mode of action seeks to improve antibiotic efficacy with the goal of reducing the overall antibiotic use in multiple disease states.

This research sheds light on SARS-CoV-2 transmission between humans and various animals including cats, dogs, ferrets, and farm minks.

The vital role veterinarians play in advancing public understanding of zoonotic parasite infection risks as well as preventive measures.

The blaze at the Noccalula Falls Park petting zoo claimed roughly 75 animal lives. No human fatalities have been reported and the cause of the fire remains unknown.

Though the young calf remains unnamed, zoo staff says he's nursing well and spending several weeks bonding with his mother.

The Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider, kin to the tarantula, was recently identified thanks to Zoo Miami staff.

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On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr Christman is joined by second-year veterinary student Christian Capobianco who reflects on the life-changing experience that inspired him to become a wildlife veterinarian and offers useful advice to pre-veterinary students.

To help prevent stories like these, the Pet Poison Hotline recently created “Toxin Tails," an online platform that educates the veterinary community and pet owners about pet poisoning dangers.

Companion animal practitioners can take poultry under their wing by incorporating into their practice medical care for these birds and by counseling clients on proper fowl husbandry.

A small group of big cats in New York appears to have been infected with the novel coronavirus by an asymptomatic zoo employee. Here’s what happened—and what it means for cat owners.