Characterization of Current Husbandry and Veterinary Care Practices of the Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) Using an Online Survey

Authors: Ashley J. Kirby, Julie A. Balko, Caroline E. C. Goertz, Gregory A. Lewbart

Publication/Journal: Veterinary Sciences

Keywords: anesthesia, octopus, sedation, veterinary

2023

Euthanasia of Geriatric Zoo Animals: Decision-Making and Procedure

Authors: Sarah Chapman, Julian Chapman, James Chatterton

Publication/Journal: Optimal Wellbeing of Ageing Wild Animals in Human Care

Keywords: aging, animal welfare, end-of-life decisions, euthanasia, geriatric

2023

Evaluation of Targeted Injections of Ivermectin or Potassium Chloride for Euthanasia of Anesthetized Thorny Devil Stick Insects (Eurycantha calcarata)

Authors: Ashlyn C Heniff, Melinda A Gorges, Gregory A Lewbart, Julie A Balko

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens

Keywords: Eurycantha calcarata, euthanasia, insects, ivermectin, KCl, potassium chloride, thorny devil stick insect

2023

Interrupted Lives: Welfare Considerations in Wildlife Rehabilitation

Authors: M. Willette, N. Rosenhagen, G. Buhl, C. Innis, J. Boehm

Publication/Journal: Animals (Basel)

Keywords: animal welfare, birds, clinical wildlife medicine, marine mammals, sea turtles, urban wildlife, wildlife rehabilitation

2023

Interrupted Lives: Welfare Considerations in Wildlife Rehabilitation

Authors: Michelle Willette, Nicki Rosenhagen, Gail Buhl, Charles Innis, Jeff Boehm

Publication/Journal: Animals

Keywords: animal welfare, birds, clinical wildlife medicine, marine mammals, sea turtles, urban wildlife, wildlife rehabilitation

2023

The Longevity Legacy: The Challenges of Old Animals in Zoos

Authors: Andrew C. Kitchener

Publication/Journal: Optimal Wellbeing of Ageing Wild Animals in Human Care

Keywords: aging, behavior, enrichment, euthanasia, pathology, skeleton, teeth, welfare

2023

Quality-of-Life Assessments in Zoo Animals: Not Just for the Aged and Charismatic

Authors: Michelle Campbell-Ward

Publication/Journal: Animals

Keywords: animal welfare, assessment, decision-making, euthanasia, geriatric, quality of life, zoo animal

2023

The Role of Learning and Training for Ageing Animal Care and Wellbeing

Authors: Sabrina Brando, Debra Marrin

Publication/Journal: Optimal Wellbeing of Ageing Wild Animals in Human Care

Keywords: aging, animal care, animal welfare, geriatric, learning, training

2023

Blood L-Lactate Concentration as an Indicator of Outcome in Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) Admitted to a Wildlife Rescue Center

Authors: Elena Di Lorenzo, Riccardo Rossi, Fabiana Ferrari, Valeria Martini, Stefano Comazzi

Publication/Journal: Animals

Keywords: biomarkers, blood lactate concentration, blood parameters, prognostic factors, roe deer

2020

Effects of physiological changes and social life events on adrenal glucocorticoid activity in female zoo-housed Asian elephants (Elephas maximus)

Authors: Sharon S Glaeser, Katie L Edwards, Nadja Wielebnowski, Janine L Brown

Publication/Journal: PloS one

Keywords: animal sociality, cortisol, elephants, estrous cycle, euthanasia, phase determination, pregnancy, urine

2020