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[Dermatological diseases in reptiles]J M Hatt
Klinik für Zoo, Heim und Wildtiere, Universitat Zurich
Schweiz Arch Tierheilkd 152:123-30. 2010..Hypovitaminosis A is the most common metabolic disease. Physical examination, diagnostic tests and therapy in reptile skin diseases are comparable to mammals, however, scientific data in reptiles are still scarce...
Collection and analysis of breath and breath condensate exhaled by feral pigeons (Columba livia) and chickens (Gallus domesticus)J M Hatt
Clinic of Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets and Wildlife, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Vet Rec 165:469-73. 2009..9 [0.3]) than those from the intubated birds (5.3 [0.1]), and samples from the chickens had significantly higher pH values than samples from the pigeons (8.2 [0.2] v 7.9 [0.3])...- Digestion coefficients achieved by the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis), a large browsing hindgut fermenterM Clauss
Division of Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets and Wildlife, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 260, CH 8057 Zurich, Switzerland
J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 90:325-34. 2006.... - Mineral absorption in the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) as compared with the domestic horseM Clauss
Division of Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets and Wildlife, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Switzerland
J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 91:193-204. 2007.... - The influence of dietary tannin supplementation on digestive performance in captive black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis)M Clauss
Division of Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets and Wildlife, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 91:449-58. 2007.... - Antioxidant status of faeces of captive black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) in relation to dietary tannin supplementationM Clauss
Division of Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets and Wildlife, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Switzerland
J Vet Med A Physiol Pathol Clin Med 53:319-22. 2006..Increased antioxidant status caused by the use of tannin substances could have a beneficial effect on animal health, but if tannins should be incorporated in designed diets, other tannin sources, such as grape pomace should be tested... - Energy and fibre intake in a group of captive giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) offered increasing amounts of browseJ M Hatt
Division of Zoo Animals and Exotic Pets, Vetsuisse Faculty University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
J Vet Med A Physiol Pathol Clin Med 52:485-90. 2005..Whether additional browse supplementation will lead to increased intakes in a feeding scenario with restricted concentrate provision can be suspected but remains to be demonstrated... - Influence of diet on calcium metabolism, tissue calcification and urinary sludge in rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)M Clauss
Clinic for Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets and Wildlife, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 96:798-807. 2012.... - Intake, selection, digesta retention, digestion and gut fill of two coprophageous species, rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) and guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus), on a hay-only dietR Franz
Clinic for Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets and Wildlife, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 95:564-70. 2011..A lighter digestive tract could contribute to a peculiarity of lagomorphs: their ability to run faster than other similar-sized mammals... - Quantification of Enterobacteriaceae in faeces of captive black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) in relation to dietary tannin supplementationM Clauss
Division of Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets and Wildlife, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 92:29-34. 2008..The fact that tannic acid, shown to have antibacterial effects in various in vitro studies, did not have an effect in this study, emphasizes that the relevance of tannin supplementation for intestinal health must be verified in vivo... - Collection of exhaled breath and exhaled breath condensate in veterinary medicine. A reviewE Zollinger
Division of Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets and Wildlife, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Vet Q 28:105-17. 2006..This article critically reviews the collection methods and parameter values measured in various animal species published to date and points out directions for further research... - Upper respiratory tract disease in captive orangutans (Pongo sp.): prevalence in 20 European zoos and predisposing factorsN Zimmermann
Clinic for Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets and Wildlife, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Switzerland
J Med Primatol 40:365-75. 2011..Upper respiratory tract disease (URTD) is a significant cause of morbidity in captive orangutans (Pongo abelii, Pongo pygmaeus), and the pathogenesis is often unknown... - Influence of different dietary calcium levels on the digestibility of Ca, Mg and P in Hermann's tortoises (Testudo hermanni)A Liesegang
Institute of Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 91:459-64. 2007..In diet II the digestibility of Ca was 79%, of Mg 52% and of P 52%. The results of this study indicated, that higher Ca concentrations in the diet led to an increased apparent digestibility of Ca and Mg... - Differences in bone mineral content and density between male and female budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus) during the non-reproductive seasonI Zulauf-Fischer
Division of Zoo Animals and Exotic Pets, Small Animal Department, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 260, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland
J Vet Med A Physiol Pathol Clin Med 53:456-7. 2006..The results could indicate that female birds can accumulate mineral stores outside of the breeding season... - Postmortal radiographic diagnosis of laminitis in a captive European moose (Alces alces)M Clauss
Clinic for Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets and Wildlife, University of Zurich, Winterthurestr 260, CH 8057 Zurich
Schweiz Arch Tierheilkd 151:545-9. 2009.... - A long life among ruminants: giraffids and other special casesD W H Müller
Clinic for Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets and Wildlife, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Schweiz Arch Tierheilkd 153:515-9. 2011..The fact that some (but not all) other small ruminants also achieve surprisingly high longevities leads to the hypothesis that extreme relative longevities in this group are an indication for secondary body size reduction... - Water intake in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) from open dishes and nipple drinkers under different water and feeding regimesA Tschudin
Clinic for Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets and Wildlife, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse, Zurich, Switzerland
J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 95:499-511. 2011..For optimal water provision and urolith prophylaxis, we recommend a diet with a high 'fresh food' proportion as well as additionally hay ad libitum with free water access, offered in an open bowl... - Overt fatal and chronic subclinical Encephalitozoon cuniculi microsporidiosis in a colony of captive emperor tamarins (Saguinus imperator)F Guscetti
Institute of Veterinary Pathology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
J Med Primatol 32:111-9. 2003..Efforts should be made to ascertain if this microorganism is present in other captive populations of this endangered monkey species and to prevent its further spreading... - Fatty acid status in captive and free-ranging black rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis)M Clauss
Division of Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets and Wildlife, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 92:231-41. 2008..Grass meal pellets, although a good source of ALA and linked with high levels of ALA in an animal of this study, must be chosen with care for black rhinoceroses due to their particular proneness for high iron contents... - Ante mortem diagnosis of mycobacterial infection by liver biopsy in a budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus)U Foldenauer
Division of Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets and Wildlife, Small Animal Departement, University of Zurich
Schweiz Arch Tierheilkd 149:273-6. 2007..The present case report describes that even in very small species such as a budgerigar the investigating of a biopsy sample is an efficient way to rule out or confirm the disease in cases where other methods fail to be conclusive...