Background: Aldabra giant tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea) are the second largest giant tortoise species, and their general anatomy is comparable to that of other chelonian species. They are endemic to the Seychelles Islands, in the Indian Ocean. A steep decrease in the numbers of Aldabra giant ...

Keeping exotic animals and especially pet birds are getting more and more popular, and on the other hand due to the increased awareness of nature, people are taking several rescued birds to the veterinarians. The authors compared the macroscopical and radioanatomical structures of the skulls of the ...

Urolithiasis is a well known phenomenon in several animal taxa, including production animals, as well as horses, dogs and cats. However, the pathophysiology of urolithiasis is much less well understood in exotic and zoo species. In reptiles, uroliths are found with increasing frequencies in green...

Illegal hunting, a major problem worldwide, has been a problem for legitimate wild game managers for centuries. Even the earliest legislation addressed wildlife damage caused by game and poaching that endangered the property and lives of others. Its perception varied as the relevant legislation...

The authors continuously monitor randomly-collected animal samples for the assessment of adenovirus diversity and to study viral evolution. In the present work, the results of molecular (PCR) screenings of dead or live specimens of different psittacine species are described. Based on the sequence...

Reptilian paramyxoviruses (rPMV) are unassigned members of the Paramyxovirinae subfamily. These viruses have been detected worldwide, can cause disease or death predominantly in snakes, and were associated with respiratory and neurological sign. The authors have partially characterised PMV isolates ...

In this literature review the authors present the favourable pharmacological effects of milk thistle (Silybum marianum). The medicinal herb has been used since ancient times, primarily because it has liver-protective effects, promo- ters: liver functions and facilitates the regeneration of...

Background: The fallow deer (Dama dama) represents a significant game management value in Hungary due to its game meat and antler trophies. Unfortunately, traffic accidents and illegal activities, such as poaching or illegal trading, threaten the species and its value. Objectives: The aim of the...

The authors summarize the feed toxicological characteristics of lead including its kinetic, toxicological properties and food safety aspects, the public health significance of its possible occurrence in food, with particular reference to the dangers of consuming game meat contaminated with lead...

Information on the voluntary dry matter (DM) intake, gut passage time and digestibility of nutrients may help the adequate feeding of tortoises and may also help to prevent fast growth rate due to overfeeding of the animals. The aim of the study was to determine the voluntary DM intake and gut...