AN ENDOSCOPY-GUIDED TECHNIQUE FOR THE COLLECTION OF MICROBIOLOGY SAMPLES FROM THE TRACHEA OF COMMON WOMBATS ().

Respiratory infections are common in young wombats and determining the causative agent is critical to establish an appropriate treatment. A group of 12 young, wild common wombats () ranging from 6 to 10 kg developed a range of respiratory signs after being in care following the severe bushfires in Australia in early 2020. The oral anatomy of wombats makes collection of tracheal samples difficult.

Reproduction Management of Herds/Flocks of Exotic Animals: Investigating Breeding Failures in Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals.

The management of a breeding facility of exotic species is challenging and managing these on a large scale can be a daunting task for general practitioners or novice exotic animal veterinarians. They are usually not trained to work with flocks or herds, and even most exotic animal veterinarians are used to working with single patients. This article gives some suggestions and tips on how to proceed when facing an exotic animal collection and especially when breeding is not as successful as expected.

Predisposing Anatomical Factors of Humeral Fractures in Birds of Prey: A Preliminary Tomographic Comparative Study.

The aim of this study was to identify possible predisposing anatomical factors associated with humeral fractures in birds of prey through comparison of specific anatomical features in different raptor species. An anatomical study of bone features in birds of prey was performed on 3 male subjects from 5 different species. The selected species included in this investigation were 3 diurnal species (the common buzzard [], the peregrine falcon [], and the European honey-buzzard []) and 2 nocturnal species (the barn owl [] and the tawny owl []).

Radiographic Measurements of the Cardiac Silhouette and Comparison with Other Radiographic Landmarks in Wild Galahs ().

Background: Part of the diagnostic workup for cardiac diseases is radiographic imaging. To determine an enlarged heart, species-specific reference values are necessary. Wild birds are rarely diagnosed with cardiac disease, and only a few studies have been done to investigate the cardiac silhouette in wild birds.