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Chelonian reproductive disorders

Veterinary Clinics of North America - Exotic Animal Practice, 2002
The study of reproductive diseases of chelonians has become increasingly sophisticated in the last decade. Widespread captive breeding has increased the number of reproductive problems presented to veterinarians. Advances in the level of veterinary care have encouraged chelonians owners to seek solutions to problems that may have previously been ...
Charles J, Innis, Thomas H, Boyer
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The Chelonian Respiratory System

Veterinary Clinics of North America - Exotic Animal Practice, 2011
This article reviews anatomy, physiology, diagnostic techniques, and specific disease syndromes of the chelonian respiratory system. Respiratory disease is common in chelonians and is a cause of significant morbidity and mortality in these animals. Mycoplasma, herpesvirus, and iridovirus are reviewed in depth.
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Chelonian Therapeutics

Veterinary Clinics of North America - Exotic Animal Practice, 2000
Chelonian therapeutics, which include the diagnosis and treatment of aquatic turtles, semi-aquatic turtles, and tortoises, are discussed. The author looks at various methods of treatment and includes treatment protocols, such as crashed-out turtle and septic turtle protocol.
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Important Factors in Chelonian Nutrition

Veterinary Clinics of North America - Exotic Animal Practice
Chelonian nutrition is still a young, but very important field of study. This article provides practical feeding advice for tortoises and freshwater and terrestrial turtles. Areas covered include the different feeding ecology of different types of chelonians, their digestive physiology, growth rate, body condition scoring, an overview of what types of ...
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Chelonian Sedation and Anesthesia

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice, 2022
Anesthetic management of chelonians represents a unique challenge; the order Chelonia includes numerous species that display diverse anatomic features, habitats, body sizes, temperaments, and metabolic rates. Owing to their peculiar characteristics, safe and effective sedation and anesthesia may be more complicated than in other animals.
Stefania, Scarabelli, Nicola, Di Girolamo   +1 more
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Respiratory Disorders in Chelonians

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice, 2021
"Respiratory tract disease in chelonians can be difficult to treat and as such proper diagnostics are paramount. Infectious agents that can affect the respiratory tract of chelonians include viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic organisms. Noninfectious diseases can also develop.
Kelsea, Studer, Nicola, Di Girolamo
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Parasites in chelonians

Veterinary Record, 2010
CHELONIANS are commonly affected with gastrointestinal parasites. Many have direct life cycles and animals kept in captivity can easily autoinfect themselves, leading to high burdens. The Exotic Animal and Wildlife Service at Edinburgh university is undertaking a survey during 2010 to evaluate ...
Kevin, Eatwell, Joanna, Hedley
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A restraining apparatus for chelonians

Physiology & Behavior, 1983
A restraining system for the head and neck of tortoises or turtles is described which, when associated with a standard electrode carrier, can be used as a stereotaxic apparatus for Chelonians. The apparatus designed has two basic systems: one for holding the neck, the other for holding the head.
G, Rummler, A A, Belló
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