African spurred tortoise is a species of herbivorous tortoise and generally kept on vegetables and pasture grasses in captivity. The young African spurred tortoises that were hatched at the Ishikawa Zoo were raised on the same diet of vegetables and grasses as the adult's but many died from...

One hundred and thirty-nine reptiles consisting of 99 tortoises, 32 lizards and 8 snakes sold at pet stores in Yamaguchi prefecture were examined for the prevalence of Salmonella spp. A total of 50.4% samples were positive for isolation of Salmonella spp., and the isolation frequencies were 42% in ...

We aimed to investigate the surveillance system and control measures against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in captive and rescued wild birds. We administered questionnaires and an interview survey to employees of zoos, aquariums, wildlife rescue centers, and the animal welfare and...

The development of acts and regulations on animal welfare in wildlife is still behind compared to domestic animals and laboratory animals. Japanese Society of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine (JSZWM) repeatedly discussed the current situation and issues of animal welfare and ethics on wildlife medicine,...

Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV), which is recognized as the cause of fatal hemorrhagic disease in young Asian elephants, has caused many deaths in human managed and wild elephants worldwide and has become the leading cause of death in Asian elephants in the last 20 years. To date,...

Recently, concerns about rearing wild animals at zoos and aquariums are spreading in the worlds. In 2015, World Association of Zoos and Aquariums announced Caring For Wildlife The World Zoo and Aquarium Animal Welfare Strategy. In the strategy, they recommend environmental enrichment and husbandry...

Until recently, Japanese zoological gardens have primarily been considered as entertainment facilities. However, their roles in wildlife research, education and species conservation are becoming increasingly important. It has been shown that zoo animals exhibit abnormal behaviours and stress...

Pivotal role that a zoo is expected to play as a wild life health centre in future is discussed, as the zoo is equipped with abundant information regarding infectious disease, functions as a surveillance site and performs preventative veterinary medical measures on animals. The report presents...

Three hundred ninety-two budgerigars presented to the hospital were epidemiologically surveyed for Macrorhabdus ornithogaster (MO) infection. We also evaluated the clinical symptoms and effects of treatment in MO-positive birds. MO-positive rates were 15.3% for males, 7.5% for females, 16.8% for...