Herpesviruses are found in free-living and captive chelonian populations, often in association with morbidity and mortality. To date, all known chelonian herpesviruses fall within the subfamily Alphaherpesvirinae. We detected a novel herpesvirus in 3 species of chelonians: a captive leopard ...
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Winter, J. M.; Wellehan, J. F. X.; Apakupakul, K.; Palmer, J.; Brenn-White, M.; Standorf, K.; Berry, K. H.; Childress, A. L.; Koplos, P.; Garner, M. M.; Deem, S. L.
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Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, USA
Citation
Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, 2022, 34, 4, pp 594-601
Reptiles and amphibians are becoming increasingly more common in the exotic pet trade and as such veterinary care is also rising. Parasitic infections can pose a serious threat to pet reptiles and amphibians and are a common finding in these exotic pets. The purpose of the present study was to...
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Ellerd, R.; Saleh, M. N.; Luksovsky, J. L.; Verocai, G. G.
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Elsevier, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Citation
Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports, 2022, 27,
The Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) is a threatened species in Texas, US (federal category C2). Causes for population declines in this species are likely multiple. Disease and health assessments using traditional methods, including hematology, have been minimally studied in Phrynosoma...
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McEntire, M. S.; Pich, A.; Zordan, M.; Barber, D.; Rains, N.; Erxleben, D.; Heatley, J. J.; Sanchez, C. R.
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Wildlife Disease Association, Lawrence, USA
Citation
Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 2018, 54, 4, pp 802-808
The study of animal personality is a growing field that has applications for welfare of animals living in captive settings. We measured personality traits (activity, exploration, and neophobia) in Texas horned lizards (Phrynosoma cornutum) living in human care before they were released to their...
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Barrett, L. P.; Anthony, K. L.; Eliades, S. J.; Siler, C. D.; Lock, B.; Snyder, R. J.
Publisher
Elsevier, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Citation
Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 2022, 254,
Vitamin and mineral supplements are commonly used in diets for zoologic and companion animals. Because specific nutrient requirements are often unknown, informed decisions are based on literature for related species. Over 18 mon beginning in November 2017, an entire population of spot-tailed...
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Cannizzo, S. A.; Reppert, A.; Ward, A.; Poole, V. A.; Barber, D.; Doege, R.; Delaney, M. A.; Rainwater, K. L.
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American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, Pomona, USA
Citation
Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 2023, 54, 1, pp 175-184
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Broughton, C. A.; Clark, S. D.
Publisher
Wiley, Boston, USA
Citation
Veterinary Clinical Pathology, 2021, 50, 2, pp 299-301
An adult male green-winged (Ara chloropterus) × military (Ara militaris) hybrid macaw of unknown age was presented to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital for evaluation of left periocular swelling, blepharospasm, and ocular discharge. Complete ophthalmic examination and B mode...
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Darden, J. E.; Hoppes, S. M.; Aceino, A. M.; Scott, E. M.; Porter, B. F.
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Association of Avian Veterinarians, Teaneck, USA
Citation
Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery, 2021, 35, 3, pp 367-373
Parrot bornavirus (PaBV), the etiologic agent of proventricular dilatation disease (PDD), is a major cause of concern in the avian health community. Within an infected flock, some birds will develop PDD and succumb to disease, while others remain healthy. Until now, there has been no study...
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Murray, O.; Turner, D.; Streeter, K.; Guo, J.; Shivaprasad, H. L.; Payne, S.; Tizard, I.
Publisher
Dove Medical Press Ltd, Macclesfield, UK
Citation
Veterinary Medicine: Research and Reports, 2017, 8, pp 31-36
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North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Raleigh, USA
Citation
Seventh Crissey Zoological Nutrition Symposium, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, 7-8 December, 2012, 2012, pp 55-57
During January 1994, feces from a captive juvenile Galápagos tortoise, Chelonoidis sp., from the Dallas Zoo, Dallas County, Texas was examined for coccidia. The tortoise was found to harbor an eimerian which is described as new. Sporulated oocysts of Eimeria iversoni n. sp. were ovoidal with a...
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McAllister, C. T.; Duszynski, D. W.; Roberts, D. T.
Publisher
American Society of Parasitologists, Lawrence, USA
Citation
Journal of Parasitology, 2014, 100, 1, pp 128-132