Publications by authors named "Emily E Brenner"
Megachiroptera is a mammalian suborder that includes old world fruit bats. Common clinical problems among captive Megachiroptera, such as liver disease (e.g.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRhinoceros species range from near threatened to critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching. A sustainable ex situ breeding population is critically important to maintain genetic diversity and help ensure the survival of the species; however, not all populations under human care are self-sustaining. While rhinoceros reproductive physiology and pathology have been well studied, there is still a paucity of information describing the normal parameters of parturition and neonatal landmarks.
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- Acute hemorrhagic disease from EEHV infection is a serious concern for young Asian elephants but has been rarely seen in African elephants, until now.
- Five cases of EEHV3A infection in African elephants at a facility were reported, occurring within a 4-month span, with varying severity of symptoms.
- The first two cases resulted in rapid fatalities despite treatment, while the later cases showed milder symptoms and positive outcomes after early intervention.
- This study highlights the emergence of clinically significant EEHV3A infections in African elephants, emphasizing the need for vigilance in their care.
A 22-yr-old, female gray-banded kingsnake ( Lampropeltis alterna) was examined for stomatitis and hard ventral scales. On examination, the ventral scales palpated as rigid and brittle. A blood sample yielded marked hypovitaminosis D (11 nmol/L).
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