Training giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata) for front foot radiographs and hoof care

Authors: Liza I. Dadone, Amy Schilz, Susan G. Friedman, Jason Bredahl, Steve Foxworth, Bob Chastain

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: foot radiographs, hoof care, lameness, operant training, restricted contact

2016

The effect of overgrown claws on behaviour and claw abnormalities of sows in farrowing crates

Authors: Julia Adriana Calderón Díaz, Ivonne M. J. Stienezen, Finola C. Leonard, Laura Ann Boyle

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: lactating sows, lying down behaviour, overgrown claws, postural behaviour

2015

Giraffe husbandry and feeding practices in Europe: Results of an EEP survey

Authors: J. Hummel, W. Zimmermann, T. Langenhorst, G. Schleussner, M. Damen, M. Clauss

Publication/Journal: European Association of Zoo- and Wildlife Veterinarians (EAZWV): 6th scientific meeting

Keywords: conference, feeding, floor surface, giraffa camelopardalis, giraffe, laminitis, overgrowth

2006