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    • Zoological management
    • Wildlife health

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    • Quarantine practices in zoos evolved from disease prevention in menageries.
    • Increased understanding of animal diseases led to more stringent quarantine protocols.
    • Sustainable population management reduced reliance on wild-caught animals, deepening disease risk knowledge.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss the evolution of zoo and aquarium quarantine processes for animal acquisitions.
    • To examine the rationale behind changes in quarantine practices.
    • To highlight the adoption of risk analysis in decision-making for animal transfers.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of historical quarantine practices in zoological institutions.
    • Analysis of the impact of improved diagnostic capabilities on quarantine stringency.
    • Examination of the application of risk assessment in modern zoo animal transfers.

    Main Results:

    • Quarantine protocols have become more stringent over time due to increased disease knowledge.
    • Risk analysis is increasingly used to tailor examination, diagnostics, and quarantine.
    • Some institutions are modifying quarantine requirements based on risk assessment, allowing direct collection entry.

    Conclusions:

    • Modern zoos utilize risk analysis to optimize quarantine procedures for animal acquisitions.
    • Risk-based approaches can reduce quarantine burdens while maintaining collection health.
    • The evolution of quarantine reflects a deeper understanding of disease transmission and population management.