Comparison of Estimated Wild Giant Anteater (Myrmecopahaga tridactyla Linnaeus, 1758) Diets with Commercial Diets for Insectivores: Implications for Anteater Health

Authors: Heidi Bissell, Mario H. Alves, Débora R. Yogui, Margarita Woc Colburn, Arnaud L. J. Desbiez

Publication/Journal: Animals

Keywords: nutrition, pilosa, wildlife, xenarthra

2023

Hematology and Plasma Biochemistry Value Differences Between Acclimated and Recently Captive Female Southern Stingrays, Dasyatis americana

Authors: Krystan Grant, Terry Campbell

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research

Keywords: captive, environmental change, hematology, plasma chemistry, stingrays, wild

2020

Monitoring water quality changes and ornamental fish behaviour during commercial transport

Authors: Myriam Vanderzwalmen, Jason McNeill, Dorine Delieuvin, Simona Senes, Daniel Sanchez-Lacalle, Carrie Mullen, Iain McLellan, Peter Carey, Donna Snellgrove, Andy Foggo

Publication/Journal: Aquaculture

Keywords: behaviour, fish pathogens, ornamental fishes, transport, water chemistry, welfare

2020

The effects of claw ligatures in American lobster (Homarus americanus) storage: a preliminary study of haemolymph parameters

Authors: Chiara Coppola, Erica Tirloni, Mauro Vasconi, Aniello Anastasio, Simone Stella, Cristian Bernardi

Publication/Journal: Acta Veterinaria Brno

Keywords: claws binding, crustacea, invertebrates, stress response

2019

Effects of Fluorescent Lighting Versus Sunlight Exposure on Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Feather Destructive Behavior in Hispaniolan Amazon Parrots (Amazona ventralis)

Authors: Jennifer A. West, Tully, Thomas N., Jr., Javier G. Nevarez, Rhett W. Stout

Publication/Journal: Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery

Keywords: Amazona ventralis, avian, avian vitamin D, feather destructive behavior, Hispaniolan Amazon parrot, UVB light

2019

Increasing the dietary supply of carotenoids through forage supplementation: Effect on nitrogen and mineral retention in captive Golden pheasants (Chrysolophus pictus)

Authors: Singray Saleb Kullu, Asit Das, Mohini Saini, Anil Kumar Garg, Ravindra Kumar Yogi, Shyamal Kumar Soren, Anil Kumar Sharma

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: calcium and zinc utilization, chinese pheasants, crude protein, forage supplementation, zoo

2016

Complete nutrient content of four species of commercially available feeder insects fed enhanced diets during growth

Authors: Mark D. Finke

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: amino acids, fatty acids, insects, minerals, vitamin e, vitamins, β-carotene

2015

Diets high in fruits and low in gum exudates promote the occurrence and development of dental disease in pygmy slow loris (Nycticebus pygmaeus)

Authors: Francis Cabana, K. A. I. Nekaris

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: exudativore, gummivore, nutrition, primate

2015

Meeting ultraviolet B radiation requirements of amphibians in captivity: A case study with mountain chicken frogs (Leptodactylus fallax) and general recommendations for pre-release health screening

Authors: Benjamin Tapley, Matthew Rendle, Frances M. Baines, Matthias Goetz, Kay S. Bradfield, David Rood, Javier Lopez, Gerardo Garcia, Andrew Routh

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: amphibian, conservation, husbandry, leptodactylus fallax, uv-b

2015

Challenges with effective nutrient supplementation for amphibians: A review of cricket studies

Authors: Shannon Livingston, Shana R. Lavin, Kathleen Sullivan, Lydia Attard, Eduardo V. Valdes

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: calcium, crickets, dusting, gut-loading, supplementation, vitamin a

2014