Effect of dietary carotenoids on vitamin A status and skin pigmentation in false tomato frogs (Dyscophus guineti)

Authors: Andrea Brenes-Soto, Ellen S. Dierenfeld

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: amphibians, color, lutein, nutrition, zeaxanthin, β-carotene

2014

The effect of supplementation with vitamin A on serum and liver concentrations in Puerto Rican crested toads (Peltophryne lemur) and its lack of impact on brown skin disease

Authors: Christopher Dutton, Andrew Lentini, Charlene Berkvens, Graham Crawshaw

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: amphibian, brown skin disease, vitamin a

2014

Evaluation of season-related dietary changes on the serum profiles of fat-soluble vitamins, mineral, fatty acids, and lipids in the captive greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)

Authors: Priya Bapodra, Ellen Dierenfeld, Barbara A. Wolfe

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: green forage, hay, health, herbivore nutrition, perissodactyla, reference range

2014

Serum and hepatic vitamin A levels in captive and wild marine toads (Bufo marinus)

Authors: Charlene N. Berkvens, Andrew Lentini, Christopher J. Dutton, David L. Pearl, Ian K. Barker, Graham J. Crawshaw

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: bufo marinus, hepatic, marine toad, retinol, serum, vitamin a

2014

Vitamin A (retinoid) metabolism and actions: What we know and what we need to know about amphibians

Authors: Robin D. Clugston, William S. Blaner

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: carotenoid, hypervitaminosis a, retinoic acid, retinol, vitamin a deficiency

2014

An Investigation Into the Chemical Composition of Alternative Invertebrate Prey

Authors: D. G. A. B. Oonincx, E. S. Dierenfeld

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: chemical composition, insect, insectivory, invertebrate

2012

Effects of diet on the chemical composition of migratory locusts (Locusta migratoria)

Authors: D. G. A. B. Oonincx, A. F. B. van der Poel

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: chemical composition, dietary effects, locusta migratoria

2011

Milk composition in free-ranging polar bears (Ursus maritimus) as a model for captive rearing milk formula

Authors: G.E. Hedberg, A.E. Derocher, M. Andersen, Q.R. Rogers, E.J. DePeters, B. Lönnerdal, L. Mazzaro, R.W. Chesney, B. Hollis

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: amino acids bears, fatty acids hand-rearing, lactation, maternal milk, vitamin a, vitamin d, vitamin e

2011

A Combination of Behavioral and Physiological Indicators for Assessing Pig Welfare on the Farm

Authors: Denise Candiani, Germana Salamano, Elisabetta Mellia, Luca Doglione, Renato Bruno, Mathilda Toussaint, Erik Gruys

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: albumin concentration, animal welfare, cortisol, farm-animal welfare, negative acute phase proteins, pig, retinol binding protein, welfare indicators

2008

Gut loading to enhance the nutrient content of insects as food for reptiles: A mathematical approach

Authors: Mark D. Finke

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: ca, crickets, gut-loading, mealworms, silkworms, vitamin a

2003