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Katie W Delk1, Christine M Molter2
1Veterinary Services, The North Carolina Zoo, 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC 27205, USA.
Abstract:
Providing care for groups of animals is a major part of practicing zoologic medicine. Herd health is key to the mindset of a zoo clinician no matter the species encountered. Group treatment of amphibians and birds is common, but it is uncommon in reptiles and most mammals. The main reason groups of mammals are treated is for gastrointestinal parasitism. In addition to the classic examples of group treatment involving chemotherapeutics, zoo clinicians also practice herd health by preventing disease from entering the collection. Thorough disease screening via preshipment examinations, quarantine, and a rigorous necropsy protocol are vital tools to maintain a healthy collection.
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