Serving science and conservation: The biological materials request protocol of the New York Zoological Society
Publication Type: |
Journal Article |
Year of Publication: |
1990 |
Authors: |
Michael Hutchins |
Publication/Journal: |
Zoo Biology |
Publisher: |
A Wiley Company, Inc., Wiley Subscription Services |
Keywords: |
animal welfare considerations, health hazards and liability, permits, sample collection, sample preparation, sample shipment |
ISBN: |
1098-2361 |
Abstract:
Abstract 10.1002/zoo.1430090606.abs Biological materials obtained during routine veterinary treatment and necropsies on zoo and aquarium animals provide opportunities to study a wide variety of phenomena, many of which have important implications for wildlife conservation and captive animal management. Collection and shipment of biological materials require extensive coordination, and few zoological institutions have developed detailed, standardized protocols to facilitate these efforts. The value of using biological materials is reviewed and a set of policies and guidelines are outlined for their collection, preservation, and shipment. Several related issues are discussed, including health hazards and liability issues, permit requirements, and animal welfare considerations.