Proceedings

Comparison of a Guaifenesin, Ketamine, and Medetomidine Constant-Rate Infusion with Isoflurane Gas for Anesthesia Maintenance in American Black Bears (Ursus americanus)Comparison of Anesthesia Maintenance in Black Bears
Kendra L. Bauer, DVM

Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Medetomidine-Ketamine to a Novel Medetomidine-Azaperone-Alfaxalone Combination in Wild Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis)Medetomidine-Ketamine vs. Medetomidine-Azaperone-Alfaxalone
Maggie Grover, BSc

Effects of Combining Nitroprusside with Medetomidine-Azaperone-Alfaxalone in Captive White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)Nitroprusside & Medetomidine-Azaperone-Alfaxalone in Deer
Kelsey Chapman, BSc

Intravenous Anesthesia Protocols in Great Apes IV Anesthesia Protocols in Great Apes
Shannon T. Ferrell, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DACZM

Investigations into the Use of Plethysmographic Variability Index (PVI) in Anesthetized Captive Tigers (Panthera tigris)PVI in Anesthetized Captive Tigers
Andrew Cushing, BVSc, Cert AVP (ZM), DACZM

Microbial Integrity Study of Preservative-Free Alfaxalone (Alfaxan) in a Multi-Use System with Two Storage Conditions and Three Handling Techniques Microbial Integrity Study of Preservative-Free Alfaxalone
Michelle C. Whitehead, BSc, DVM

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Intramuscular Administration of Alfaxalone in Peafowl (Pavo cristatus)IM Alfaxalone in Peafowl
Amanda C. Morphet, DVM

What You See is Not What You Get: Accuracy of Noninvasive Anesthetic Monitoring in the Anesthetized Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis)Noninvasive Anesthetic Monitoring Accuracy in Giraffe
Mads F. Bertelsen, DVM, DVSc, DECZM (Zoo Health Management), DACZM

Application of Commercial Aspergillus Western Blot IgG® Kit and ELISA Assay for the Diagnosis of Aspergillosis in Common Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)Aspergillus Western Blot IgG Kit & ELISA in Dolphins
Carolyn Cray, PhD

Comparison of a Smartphone-Based Electrocardiogram Device with a Standard Six-Lead Electrocardiogram in the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)Smartphone-Based EKG vs. Standard Six-Lead in Dolphins
Taylor J. Yaw, DVM

Detection of Herpesvirus in Wild Populations of South American Sea Lions (Otaria byronia) and Peruvian Fur Seals (Arctocephalus australis) in Peru Herpesvirus in S. American Sea Lions & Peruvian Fur Seals
Karisa Tang, DVM

Evaluation of Serum Prolactin as a Means of Pregnancy Diagnosis in Florida Manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris)Prolactin for Pregnancy Diagnosis in Florida Manatees
Melissa R. Nau, DVM

Influence of Iodine Supplementation on Serum T₃and T₄Concentrations in White-Spotted Bamboo Sharks (Chiloscyllium plagiosum)Iodine Influence on T3 & T4 in Sharks
Lily A. Parkinson, DVM

Retrospective Analysis of Perianesthetic Mortality Risk Factors in California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus) Undergoing Rehabilitation Perianesthetic Mortality Risk Factors in CA Sea Lions
Justin F. Rosenberg, DVM

Retrospective Review of Morbidity and Mortality in Frogfish (Antennariidae), 2002–2015 Morbidity & Mortality in Frogfish
Kanyon M. McLean, DVM

Significance of Symmetric Dimethylarginine (SDMA) in Evaluating Renal Insufficiency in Rehabilitated Wild Florida Manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) and Reference Values in Two Wild Manatee Populations Significance of SDMA in Renal Insufficiency in Manatees
Lauren N. Smith, DVM

Appendicular Fractures in Birds of Prey: A Retrospective Study, 2000–2015 Appendicular Fractures in Birds of Prey
Thomas Coutant, DrMédVét

Avian Infectious Diseases Avian Infectious Diseases
J. Jill Heatley, DVM, MS, DABVP (Avian Practice), DABVP (Reptile and Amphibian Practice), DACZM

Diagnostic Value of Plasma Biochemistry, Hematology, Radiography, and Endoscopic Visualization in Companion Psittacine Birds that Underwent Endoscopic Liver Biopsy: 28 Cases, 2007–2016 Diagnostics Value in Psittacine Birds Undergoing Liver Biopsy
Cher Hung, DVM

Effects of Midazolam and Midazolam-Butorphanol Sedation on Gastrointestinal Transit Times in Cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus)Midazolam/Midazolam-Butorphanol on Cockatiel GI Transit
Christoph Mans, DrMedVet, DACZM

Hemoparasite Infections in Snowy Owls (Bubo scandiacus)Hemoparasite Infections in Snowy Owls
Christy L. Rettenmund, DVM, DACZM

Minimizing Risk by Maximizing Intervention to Prevent Salmonella in Aviary Rainbow Lorikeets (Trichoglossus haematodus)Maximizing Intervention to Prevent Salmonella in Lorikeets
Meredith M. Clancy, DVM, MPH

Pathogen Prevalence in the Yellow-Eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes)Pathogen Prevalence in the Yellow-Eyed Penguin
Emily Kay, BVSc

Pharmacokinetics of a Concentrated Buprenorphine Formulation in Red-Tailed Hawks (Buteo jamaicensis)Concentrated Buprenorphine in Red-Tailed Hawks
Molly D. Gleeson, DVM

Review of Mortality and Effectiveness of Neonatal Treatment in Captive Attwater’s Prairie Chickens (Tympanuchus cupido attwateri)Neonatal Treatment in Attwater’s Prairie Chickens
Lauren Mulreany, BS

Standing Computed Tomography in Nonanesthetized Little Penguins (Eudyptula minor) to Assess Normal Anatomy and Monitor Disease Standing CT in Nonanesthetized Little Penguins
Anne E. Rivas, DVM

A Multifaceted Program for End-of-Life Care Multifaceted Program for End-of-Life Care
Elizabeth C. Nolan, DVM, MS, DACZM

Addition of Complementary Therapies to Zoologic Medicine Complementary Therapies to Zoologic Medicine
Jessica A. Marziani, DVM, CVA, CVC, CCRT

Allostatic Load: Quantifying Chronic and Long-Term Intermittent Stress to Improve Health and Well-Being in Animals Allostatic Load
Barbara Wolfe, DVM, PhD, DACZM

Caregiver Placebo Effect on Zoo-Animal Welfare: Application of a Pressure Walkway System for Objective Evaluation of Lameness in a Zoo Setting Caregiver Placebo Effect on Zoo-Animal Welfare
Michael J. Adkesson, DVM, DACZM

Direct Inspiration: Zoo Veterinary Community Outreach Opportunities Zoo Veterinary Community Outreach Opportunities
John M. Sykes IV, DVM, DACZM

Enhancing Conservation Through Veterinary Care of the White-Bellied Tree Pangolin (Manis tricuspis)Conservation of the White-Bellied Tree Pangolin
Copper Aitken-Palmer

Organizational Influence: What Zoo Leaders Say About Veterinarians What Zoo Leaders Say About Veterinarians
Donald L. Janssen, DVM, DACZM

Addressing the Challenge of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Semen Banking in Wild Felids Challenge of DIY Semen Banking in Wild Felids
William F. Swanson, DVM, PhD

Capsule Endoscopy as a Novel Tool for Gastrointestinal Disease Diagnosis in a Puma (Felis concolor)Capsule Endoscopy for GI Disease Diagnosis in Puma
Jessica N. Lovstad, DVM

Coccidiosis in the Endangered Black-Footed Ferret (Mustela nigripes): New Investigations Into an Old Disease Coccidiosis in Endangered Black-Footed Ferret
Adriana R. Pastor, BSc, DVM

Preliminary Population Pharmacokinetics of Meloxicam in Lion (Panthera leo), Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), and Tiger (Panthera tigris)Meloxicam Population PK in Lion, Cheetah & Tiger
Marike Visser, DVM

Retrospective Analysis of Serum Symmetric Dimethylarginine (SDMA) Concentrations in Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) with Kidney Disease SDMA Concentrations in Cheetahs with Kidney Disease
Lynnette Waugh, DVM

Surgical Lip-to-Lid Transposition Correction and Husbandry Management for Severe Eyelid Coloboma in a Litter of Snow Leopards (Uncia uncia)Severe Eyelid Coloboma Correction & Management
Jen J. Kilburn, DVM

Characterization and Administration of Allogeneic Blood-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in an African Elephant (Loxdonta africana) with Severe Osteoarthritis Allogeneic Blood-Derived MSCs in African Elephant
Valerie Johnson, DVM, DACVECC

In-Depth Analysis of the Vitamin D and Calcium Status of Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus) Managed in a Northern Temperate Climate Vitamin D & Calcium Status of Asian Elephants
Sara E. Childs-Sanford, DVM, MS, DACZM

Negative Effects of Analgesic and Anesthetic Drugs on Sperm Motility: Implications for Assisted Breeding in Managed Rhinoceros Analgesic & Anesthetic Drugs Effects on Sperm Motility
Jack Kottwitz, DVM

Sudden Death in Three Southern White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) Secondary to Presumptive Clostridium perfringens Enterotoxemia C. perfringens Enterotoxemia Sudden Death in Rhinoceros
Scott Citino, DVM, DACZM

Supporting Alternatives to Traditional Elephant Training Methods in Southeast Asia Supporting Alternatives to Traditional Elephant Training
Gerardo Martinez, DVM

Tuberculosis Caused by Mycobacterium orygis in a Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis): First Report in the Western Hemisphere TB Caused by M. orygis in a Rhinoceros
David Love, DVM

Use of Interleukin Receptor Antagonist Protein (IRAP) in a Multi-Modal Therapeutic Regime for Osteoarthritis in an Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus)IRAP in Multi-Modal Therapeutic for OA in Elephant
Jessica L. Siegal-Willott, DVM, DACZM

Canine Distemper Virus Outbreak in Captive Linnaeus’s Two-Toed Sloths (Choloepus didactylus): Clinical and Pathologic Findings and Response to Vaccination CDV Outbreak in Captive Linnaeus’s Two-Toed Sloths
Julie D. Sheldon, DVM

Clinical Cowpox Infection in Two Giant Anteaters (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)Clinical Cowpox Infection in Two Giant Anteaters
Ian Ashpole, BSc (Hons), BVSc, MRCVS

Fatal Ranavirus Outbreak in a Captive Group of Meller’s Chameleons (Trioceros melleri)Fatal Ranavirus in Meller’s Chameleons
Samantha J. Sander, DVM, DACZM

Gastrointestinal Disease Associated with Non-albicans Candida Species in Birds GI Disease with Non-albicans Candida Species in Birds
Kyle Donnelly, DVM, MPH

Tools for the Exotic Animal Industry from the Secure Zoo Strategy Program Exotic Animal Industry Tools from the SZS Program
Yvonne Nadler, DVM, MPH

Alphaherpesvirus Outbreak Associated with Mortality in a Group of Grevy’s Zebra (Equus grevyi) Housed in a Mixed-Species Exhibit: Diagnosis, Management and Surveillance Alphaherpesvirus Outbreak in Grevy’s Zebra
Antoine Leclerc, DVM, DECZM (Zoo Health Management)

Amyloid in Captive Bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus): Impacts on Morbidity and Mortality and Evaluation of Serum Acute Phase Proteins Premortem Amyloid in Captive Bongo
Susan L. Bartlett, DVM, DACZM

Effects of a High-Phytoestrogen Diet on Equine Estrous Cycles and Fertility Using Domestic Mares (Equus caballus) as Models for Wild Ungulates Phytoestrogen & Equine Estrous Cycles (Ungulate Model)
Mollie Samocha, MS

Human Medical Experience Provides Paradigms Relevant to Captive Breeding of Endangered Wildlife: Rationale for Prevention and Therapy of Hemolytic and Iron Overload Propensities in Browser Rhinoceroses, Tapirs, and Other Susceptible Species Human Medical Experience & Captive Breeding of Wildlife
Donald E. Paglia, MD

Retrospective Characterization of Reproductive Tract Lesions in Relation to Age, Parity, and Contraception in Captive Female Suidae and Tayassuidae Reproductive Lesions in Female Suidae & Tayassuidae
Camille C. Goblet, BS

Silicone Matrix Episcleral Cyclosporine Implant for Treatment of Corneal Disease in Malayan Tapir (Tapirus indicus)Silicone Matrix Episcleral Cyclosporine Implant in Tapir
Marisa Bezjian, DVM

Suspected Moxidectin Toxicosis in Three Species of Hoofstock at a Semi-Free Range Zoological Park Moxidectin Toxicosis in Three Hoofstock Species
Julie Swenson, DVM, DACZM

Systemic Amyloidosis in a Population of Pronghorn Antelope (Antilocapra americana)Amyloidosis in a Population of Pronghorn Antelope
Dawn M. Zimmerman, DVM, MS

Hemolymph Cytology, Cell Count, and Electrolyte Reference Values in Cameroon Red Tarantula (Hysterocrates gigas)Tarantula Hemolymph Cytology, Cell Count, & Electrolytes
Cédric B. Larouche, DVM, IPSAV

Invertebrate Pharmacology Invertebrate Pharmacology
Gregory A. Lewbart, MS, VMD, DACZM, DECZM (Zoo Health Management)

Lack of Effect of Injectable Alfaxalone in the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach (Gromphadorhina portentosa) and Orange-Spotted Cockroach (Blaptica dubia): A Pilot Study Lack of Effect of Injectable Alfaxalone in Cockroach
Kevin Sio, BS

Sweating the Small Stuff: Application of Scientific Management Increases Laboratory Reproduction in Staghorn Coral (Acropora cervicornis)Scientific Management Increases Lab Reproduction
Linda M. Penfold, PhD

Medically Important Antimicrobials in Food-Producing Animals After 1 January 2017 Medically Important Antimicrobials in Food-Producing Animals
Mike Murphy, DVM, JD, PhD

Gross Lesion Recognition in Zoo Reptiles Gross Lesion Recognition in Zoo Reptiles
Michael M. Garner, DVM, DACVP

How, What, and Why of Tracking the Acute Phase Response Tracking the Acute Phase Response
Carolyn Cray, PhD

Regenerative Medicine in Lameness and Orthopedics Regenerative Medicine in Lameness & Orthopedics
Ashlee E. Watts, DVM, PhD, DACVS

Avocado (Persea americana) Toxicity in Captive Aye-Aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis)Avocado Toxicity in Captive Aye-Aye
Robert L. Schopler, DVM, PhD

Callitrichid Preventive Medicine Protocols at the Bronx Zoo: A Case Example of the Reevaluation Process Callitrichid Preventive Medicine Protocols
Matthew Golembeski, BS

Congenital Hypothyroidism in a Bornean Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) and a Sumatran Orangutan (Pongo abelii)Hypothyroidism in a Bornean & Sumatran Orangutan
Melissa A. Fayette, DVM

Management of Clostridium difficile Infection in a Colony of Black-Handed Spider Monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi)C. difficile in Black-Handed Spider Monkeys
Ava M. Trent, DVM, MVSc, DACVS

Review of Reproduction in Captive Western Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla), 1996–2016 Reproduction in Captive Western Gorillas
Erin Berlin, DVM

Treatment of Glaucoma in a Male Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) Using Transscleral Micropulse Laser Therapy Treatment of Glaucoma in a Male Gorilla
John M. Sykes IV, DVM, DACZM

Diagnostic Performance of Readily Available Analytes in the Diagnosis of Inflammation in Gopher Tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus)Analytes in Diagnosis of Gopher Tortoise Inflammation
Justin F. Rosenberg, DVM

Emerging Diseases in Reptiles and How We May Be Changing Our Definition of Health Emerging Diseases in Reptiles & Definition of Health
Matt Allender, DVM, MS, PhD, DACZM

Hyperviscosity-Like Syndrome in Reptiles Hyperviscosity-Like Syndrome in Reptiles
Elise E.B. LaDouceur, DVM, DACVP

Novel Paranannizziopsis Species in a Wagler’s Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) and Tentacled Snake (Erpeton tentaculatum) in a Zoological Collection Paranannizziopsis in a Wagler’s Viper & Tentacled Snake
Kimberly L. Rainwater, DVM

Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors in a Captive Assurance Colony of Houston Toads (Anaxyrus houstonensis)PNST in a Captive Assurance Colony of Houston Toads
Lauren L. Howard, DVM, DACZM

Retrospective Evaluation of Mycobacteriosis in the Houston Toad (Anaxyrus houstonensis): Clinical Presentations, Pathologic Findings, and Prevention Mycobacteriosis in the Houston Toad
Gregory Walth

Treatment of Chytridiomycosis with F10 Veterinary Disinfectant Chytridiomycosis Treatment with F10 Vet Disinfectant
Ché Weldon, PhD

Whip-Like Heterophil Projections in Reptiles: Art, Artifact, or Supportive of Inflammation?Whip-Like Heterophil Projections in Reptiles
Nicole I. Stacy, DVM, Dr med vet, DACVP

A Primary Urinary Bladder Teratoma in a Maned Wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus)Primary Urinary Bladder Teratoma in a Maned Wolf
Lana Fox, DVM

Cardiac Pacemaker Implantation for Management of Atrioventricular Block in Two Tasmanian Devils (Sarcophilus harrisii)Pacemaker Implant for AV Block in Tasmanian Devils
Dennis Michels, VMD

Congenital Dilated Cardiomyopathy with Congestive Heart Failure in a Rhinoceros Hornbill (Buceros rhinoceros)Congenital DCM with CHF in Rhinoceros Hornbill
Kari E. Musgrave, DVM

Dental Disease and a Left Displacement of the Abomasum in a Reticulated Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulate): Lessons Learned Dental Disease & LDA in a Reticulated Giraffe
Kimberly A. Thompson, DVM, MPVM, DACVPM

Diagnosis and Treatment of Hyperthyroidism in a Guanaco (Lama guanicoe)Hyperthyroidism in a Guanaco
Christina E. McCullough, DVM, MLAS

Evaluation of Amantadine in a Multimodal Analgesic Regimen for Alleviation of Osteoarthritis in Multiple Captive Zoo Species Amantadine in a Multimodal Analgesic Regimen for OA
Tamara N. Kruse, DVM

General Anesthesia and Surgery to Treat a Mandibular Sequestrum in an Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)Dolphin Mandibular Sequestrum Anesthesia & Surgery
Lara A. Croft, DVM

Long-Term Management of Fungal Pneumonia (Coccidioides immitis) in a Kirk’s Dik-Dik (Madoqua kirkii) in a Highly Endemic Area Management of Fungal Pneumonia in Kirk’s Dik-Dik
Kari E. Musgrave, DVM

Are Salamanders Safe? Health Assessment of the Silvery Salamander (Ambystoma platinuem) in Vermilion County, Illinois, USA Prior to and During a Ranavirus Mortality Event Are Salamanders Safe
Laura Adamovicz, DVM

Drivers and Impacts of Single and Co-Pathogen Occurrence in Free-Living Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina) in Illinois and Tennessee USA, 2013–2016 Drivers & Impacts of Single & Co-Pathogens in Box Turtles
Laura Adamovicz, DVM

Evaluation of a Novel Herpesvirus as a Sentinel for Population Health in Endangered Blanding’s Turtles (Emydoidea blandingii)Novel Herpesvirus as a Turtle Population Health Sentinel
Dana M. Lindemann, DVM

Sarcocystosis in a Flock of Thick-Billed Parrots (Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha), 2005–2016: Morbidity, Mortality, Diagnostics, and Management Strategies Sarcocystosis in a Flock of Thick-Billed Parrots
Anne E. Rivas, DVM

Visceral Lepidopterism in Captive Otariids Due to Migration of Caterpillar Setae Associated with Systemic Vasculopathy and Death Otariid Visceral Lepidopterism & Vasculopathy/Death
Lydia J. Tong, MA, VetMB

Search this Resource

Table of Contents

Anesthesia

Aquatic Animal Medicine

Avian Medicine

Behavior, Welfare, & Leadership

Carnivores

Elephant & Rhinoceros

Emerging Infectious Diseases

Hoofstock

Invertebrates

Invited Presentation

Masterclasses

Primates

Reptile & Amphibians

Tips, Tricks, & Case Reports

Wildlife