Wildlife Emergency and Critical Care

Riley, Jennifer; Barron, Heather W.

doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2016.01.004

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“…Equipment necessary for handling should be chosen and based on the patient’s size, behavior, defense tactics, and planned diagnostics. Handling for sampling should be done in close proximity to the box (or caging system in general), when it is possible [ 20 ]. Unlike the previously published collecting method for small wild birds [ 9 ], our protocol was also designed, built and sized for medium and large wild birds ranging from 100 gr to 1 kg of body weight and up to 50 cm in height.…”

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Fecal Sample Collection Method for Wild Birds-Associated Microbiome Research: Perspectives for Wildlife Studies

Borrelli

Minichino

Pace

et al. 2020

Animals

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Gut microbial communities play important roles in host health, modulating development, nutrient acquisition, immune and metabolic regulation, behavior and diseases. Wildlife microbiome studies and host–microbe interaction and exploration might be an important goal for evolutionary biology, conservation, and ecology. Therefore, collection and sampling methods must be considered before choosing a microbiome-based research plan. Since the fecal microbial community reflects the true gut community better than that of cloacal swab samples and only few nondestructive methods have been described, we propose an easy-to-build box for a noninvasive fecal collection method. The main components of the collection box include a plastic storage box, a plastic tray, a vinyl-coated hardware cloth, and a 10% bleach solution. In the plastic box, the tray is positioned under the raised grate, where the bird is placed, to reduce the risk of contamination of the fecal samples. This procedure could simplify handling and processing phases in wild birds or other animals. It might represent a cheap and useful method for research studies, wildlife rescue center activities, veterinary practices, and conservation practitioners.

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Fecal Sample Collection Method for Wild Birds-Associated Microbiome Research: Perspectives for Wildlife Studies

Borrelli

Minichino

Pace

et al. 2020

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“…Da Glukokortikoide bei Vögeln eine Immunsuppression hervorrufen, muss die Verabreichung gut abgewogen werden und darf nur nach strenger Indikation erfolgen [2]. Gerade abgemagerte Tiere sollten langsam angefüttert werden, da es sonst zum Refeeding-Syndrom kommen kann [8]. Vor der Fütterung muss der Kropf entleert sein und es sollte zunächst leicht verdauliche Nahrung verwendet werden.…”

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“…Bei Greifvögeln kann man auch leichtverdauliche Beute anbieten, indem man schwerverdauliche Anteile wie die Haut und evtl. Knochen der Beutetiere entfernt [8].…”

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“…Zum Schutz der eigenen Hände kann man dicke Lederhandschuhe nutzen. Bei Schreitvögeln sollten die eigenen Augen zusätzlich mit einer Schutzbrille geschützt werden 1 , 7 , 8 .…”

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“…Zeigen die Wildvögel ein besonders hohes Stresslevel schon während des Handlings, ist eine Sedation mittels Midazolam ( Tab. 2 ) zu Beginn der Untersuchung anzuraten 8 .…”

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Erstversorgung eines Wildvogelpatienten

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Conquering the crush: A novel tool for holding crocodilian jaws open

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Rainwater,

Stoner

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Crocodilians have diverse snout shapes ranging from the long, narrow snouts of the Indian gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) to the broad snout of the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis). In addition, crocodilians possess the strongest bite force of all extant animals, with recorded values for adult alligators exceeding 9 kilonewtons (kN). Jaw‐closing pressure poses a challenge and safety risk for people working with crocodilians, such as veterinarians, wildlife managers, and researchers who must safely access the oral cavity to perform veterinary procedures, health assessments, hook removals, or sample collection. Conventionally, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or metal tubes (pipes) placed longitudinally into the mouth have been used to hold crocodilian jaws open for such operations. The short sections of opaque pipe can cause oral irritation, obscure the palate and tongue, and restrict access to the oral cavity and palatal valve. In conjunction with a project investigating the diet of alligators in the southeastern United States, we identified a need to create an efficient tool to allow safe and direct access to the alligator oral cavity. We built 2 versions of a device for holding alligator jaws open that are adjustable to accommodate different gape sizes. The device allows for safe positioning within the mouth, includes safety considerations for device failure, and is adaptable to both widen and collapse the gape of the mouth. We successfully deployed and recovered the device on 76 wild alligators ranging in total length from 120 to 329 cm. We also performed mechanical tests in the laboratory to assess the maximum force the devices and associated materials can safely withstand, as well as the conditions under which the devices fail. Our medium‐duty and heavy‐duty device designs withstood forces up to 6 kN and 18 kN, respectively. We observed no material fracture in the devices but did observe deformations of materials used during laboratory testing. The device is an inexpensive and effective tool for veterinarians, wildlife researchers, and managers who need to hold open the jaws of crocodilians safely.

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Wildlife Emergency and Critical Care

Cited by 11 publications

References 21 publications

Fecal Sample Collection Method for Wild Birds-Associated Microbiome Research: Perspectives for Wildlife Studies

Fecal Sample Collection Method for Wild Birds-Associated Microbiome Research: Perspectives for Wildlife Studies

Erstversorgung eines Wildvogelpatienten

Conquering the crush: A novel tool for holding crocodilian jaws open

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