AAZV Conference

Ex Situ Amphibian Nutrition: Recent Findings and Future Directions Ex Situ Amphibian Nutrition
Elizabeth A. Koutsos, MS, PhD

Body Weight Changes of Leopard Tortoises (Stigmochelys pardalis) Fed Two Isoenergetic Diets BW Change in Leopard Tortoises Fed Isoenergetic Diets
Breanna P. Benson

Considerations to Maximize Nutrient Supplementation of Feeder Insects Nutrient Supplementation of Feeder Insects
Shannon E. Livingston, MSc

Evaluation of the Nutritional Status of Rehabilitated Green Sea Turtles (Chelonia mydas) Utilizing Nutritional Markers, Stable Isotopes, and Metagenomics Nutritional Status of Rehabilitated Green Sea Turtles
Jennifer C.G. Bloodgood, MS

Evaluation of Vitamin A Status and Diagnosis of Hypovitaminosis A in Amphibians Vitamin A Status & Hypovitaminosis A in Amphibians
Allan P. Pessier, DVM, DACVP

Non-Healing Subcutaneous Hemorrhage in a Colony of Vampire Bats (Desmodus rotundus) Due to Suspected Vitamin C Deficiency Non-Healing SQ Hemorrhage in a Vampire Bat Colony
Jennifer C. Hausmann, DVM

Understanding the Interactions of Diet and Lighting on Frogs and Their Symbiotic Bacteria to Improve Ex Situ Husbandry of Amphibians Diet & Lighting on Frogs & Their Symbiotic Bacteria
Andrea L. Fidgett, PhD

Absence of Acute Toxicity of a Single Intramuscular Injection of Meloxicam in Goldfish (Carassius auratus auratus)IM Meloxicam in Goldfish
Cédric B. Larouche, DMV, IPSAV

Bilateral Hemipenectomization Using Local Anesthesia in Invasive Green Iguanas (Iguana iguana) on Grand Cayman Island Green Iguana Bilateral Hemipenectomization
Eric Klaphake, DVM, DACZM, DABVP (Avian and Reptile/Amphibian)

Comparison of Total Leukocyte Quantification Methods in Wild Galapagos Tortoises (Chelonoidis nigra)Total Leukocyte Quantification Methods in Tortoises
Julie D. Sheldon, BS

Development of Quantitative PCR Assays for Investigation of Immune Function in the Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris)Quantitative PCR Assays for Manatee Immune Function
Jason A. Ferrante, PhD

Effects of Parenteral Epinephrine and GV-26 Stimulation on Inhalant Anesthesia Recovery Time in Two Orders of Reptiles Epinephrine & GV-26 Stimulation on Inhalant Recovery
Alexandra Goe, DVM

Identifying Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation in the Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) and Understanding Its Clinical Implications DIC in the Florida Manatee
Ashley Barratclough, BVetMed, MSc (WAH), MRCVS

Optimization of Hormone Protocols in Female Tiger Salamanders (Ambystoma tigrinum) by Using Ultrasound to Monitor Follicular Development Hormone Protocols in Female Tiger Salamanders
Ruth Marcec, DVM

Reproductive Management of the Panamanian Golden Frog (Atelopus zeteki)Panamanian Golden Frog Reproductive Management
Ellen Bronson, med vet, DACZM

A New Approach to the Radiographic Examination of the Pectoral Girdle in Species of Galliformes, Anseriformes, Ciconiiformes, and Accipitriformes Radiographic Examination of the Pectoral Girdle
Monika Bochmann, Dr med vet

Cataracts in Macaroni (Eudyptes chrysolophus) and Rockhopper Penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome): Prevalence, Description, and Risk Factors Cataracts in Macaroni & Rockhopper Penguins
Sarah J. Woodhouse, DVM

Cyclosporine as a Palliative Treatment for Proventricular Dilatation Disease in Psittacine Birds Cyclosporine for Proventricular Dilatation Disease
Laura M. Kleinschmidt, DVM

Ocular Effects of Dispersant Exposure in Common Murres (Uria aalge): An Experimental Study Ocular Effects of Dispersant Exposure in Murres
Christine Fiorello, DVM, PhD, DACZM

Pharmacokinetic Properties of a Single Administration of Oral Gabapentin in the Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)Oral Gabapentin in the Great Horned Owl
Taylor J. Yaw, DVM

Pharmacokinetics of a Single Dose of Oral and Subcutaneous Meloxicam in Caribbean Flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber ruber)PO & SQ Meloxicam in Caribbean Flamingos
James W. Carpenter, DVM, MS, DACZM

The Anatomy and Digestive Mechanisms of Captive African Penguins (Spheniscus demersus)Anatomy & Digestive Mechanisms of African Penguins
Sarah Kline, DVM, MS

Comparison of Diagnostic Methods for Identifying Feline Coronavirus in a Captive Population of Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) Affected by Feline Infectious Peritonitis FCoV in a Captive Population of Cheetahs with FIP
Adriana M.W. Nielsen, DVM

Is Amyloidosis in Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) Transmissible?Is Amyloidosis in Cheetahs Transmissible?
Kanyon M. McLean, BS

Semen Vitrification in Felids: A Simplified Cryopreservation Method for Field Use Semen Vitrification in Felids
JaCiara D. Johnson, BA

Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus) Alopecia Syndrome: An Update Spectacled Bear Alopecia Syndrome
Antoine Leclerc, DVM

The Effect of Exercise on Behavioral and Physiologic Measures of Stress in Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) in Human Care Exercise on Behavioral & Physiologic Stress in Cheetahs
Ellen Puthoff

Evaluation of Two Canine Distemper Virus Vaccines in Captive Tigers (Panthera tigris)CDV Vaccines in Captive Tigers
Ryan Sadler, DVM

Insertion of Metallic Dental Prosthesis in Wild Carnivores Kept in Captivity Metallic Dental Prosthesis in Wild Carnivores
Patricia Edith Kunze

Safety and Immunogenicity of Vaccination of Gray Foxes (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) with a Multivalent Recombinant Canine Distemper Vaccine and Modified Live Parvovirus Vaccine Vaccination of Gray Foxes
Karen L. Bailey, MBA

Surgical Treatment of Chronic Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Rhinitis and Sinusitis in a Greater Rhea (Rhea americana)Chronic Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Rhinitis & Sinusitis
Anne M. Meyer, DVM

A Novel Chlamydophila Species in a False Gharial (Tomistoma schlegelii) with Cervicothoracic Scoliosis and Granulomatous Encephalomyelitis Novel Chlamydophila Species in a False Gharial
Marjorie Bercier, DMV

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Mortality in Four Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) at the Virginia Zoo EEEV Mortality in Southern Cassowary
Amanda Guthrie, DVM, DACZM

Fatal Infection of a Bornean Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) with a Versteria sp. Parasite: Use of Deep-Sequencing Techniques to Identify an Unknown Pathogen and Its Source Fatal Versteria sp. Infection of a Bornean Orangutan
Victoria L. Clyde, DVM

Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata) Arthropathy: Postmortem Computed Tomography, Gross Pathology and Histopathologic Findings Giraffe Arthropathy
June E. Olds, DVM

Long-Term Management of Two Pallas Cats (Otocolobus manul) with Bilateral Polycystic-Like Renal Disease Pallas Cats with Bilateral Polycystic-Like Renal Disease
Eric Klaphake, DVM, DACZM, DABVP (Avian and Reptile/Amphibian)

Rhinoplasty: Management of a Fibromyxosarcoma in the Horn of a Southern White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)Fibromyxosarcoma in the Horn of a Rhinoceros
Elizabeth E. Hammond, DVM, DACZM

Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension in a Mealy Amazon Parrot (Amazona farinose) Using Sildenafil Citrate Sildenafil Citrate Treatment of PH in a Parrot
Sean Brady, DVM

Use of a Standing Computed Tomography Scan to Aid in the Diagnosis of a Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma in a Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao)Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma CT Diagnosis in a Macaw
Matt Marinkovich, DVM

Animal Care Decision-Making: Giving Up Control to Gain Influence Animal Care Decision-Making
Donald L. Janssen, DVM, DACZM

Developing Veterinary Leadership Skills: Finding Ways to Learn These Skills When Time and Resources Are Lacking Developing Veterinary Leadership Skills
Leigh Ann Clayton, DVM, DABVP (Avian and Reptile/Amphibian)

From Led to Leader: Making the Transition from Clinician to Director Making the Transition from Clinician to Director
Geoffrey W. Pye, BVSc, MSc, DACZM

So, What Do You Make? Results of the 2014 American Association of Zoo Veterinarians Salary Survey 2014 AAZV Salary Survey
Tara M. Harrison, DVM, MPVM, DACZM, DACVPM

The Power of a Strategic Plan for Your Zoo Team The Power of a Strategic Plan for Your Zoo Team
Scott P. Terrell, DVM, DACVP

Association of Zoos and Aquariums Environmental Disaster Response Initiative AZA’s Environmental Disaster Response Initiative
Steve Olson, BS, MS

The Time Has Come for Secure Zoo Secure Zoo
Yvonne Nadler, DVM, MPH

Efficacy of Intracoelomic Enrofloxacin for the Treatment of Sea Star Wasting Disease in Four Species of Captive Asteroidea Intracoelomic Enrofloxacin for Sea Star Wasting Disease
Lesanna L. Lahner, DVM, MPH

Emerging Parasitic and Infectious Diseases of Wild Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus) in Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka Parasitic & Infectious Diseases of Wild Asian Elephants
B.V.P. Perera, BVSc, MSc

Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease in a Herd of Tibetan Yak (Bos grunniens)EHD in a Herd of Tibetan Yak
Kirsten S. Thomas, DVM

Identification of Novel Herpesviruses and Adenoviruses from Seabirds Novel Herpesviruses & Adenoviruses from Seabirds
Jordyn Sthay, BS

Neurologic Disease Associated with Anaplasma phagocytophilum Infection in Captive Przewalski’s Horses (Equus ferus przewalskii) in Virginia, USA Neurologic Disease with A. phagocytophilum in Horses
Richard R. Sim, DVM

Ophidiomycosis (Snake Fungal Disease) in New Jersey Wild Snakes Ophidiomycosis in New Jersey Wild Snakes
Jean A. Paré, DMV, DVSc, DACZM

The U.S. Agency for International Development’s Emerging Pandemic Threats Predict Project: Towards a Proactive Paradigm for Early Disease Detection and Response USAID Emerging Pandemic Threats Predict Project
Kirsten Gilardi, DVM, DACZM

An Overview of the St. Catherine’s Island Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) Relocation and Research Project, 1994–2015 St. Catherine’s Island Gopher Tortoise Project
Terry M. Norton, DVM, DACZM

Morbidity and Mortality of Endangered Free-Ranging Golden Monkeys (Cercopithecus mitis kandti) in Rwanda Morbidity & Mortality of Free-Ranging Golden Monkeys
Dawn M. Zimmerman, DVM, MS

Retrospective Study of Morbidity and Mortality of Wild Gopher Tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus) Admitted to the University of Florida, 1998–2014 Morbidity & Mortality of Wild Gopher Tortoises
Marjorie Bercier, DMV

Sloths as Sentinels of Ecosystem Health: Evaluation of Agricultural Pesticides in Plasma of Free-Ranging Hoffmann’s Two-Toed (Choloepus hoffmanni) and Brown-Throated Three-Toed (Bradypus variegatus) Sloths Sloths as Sentinels of Ecosystem Health
Kurt K. Sladky, MS, DVM, DACZM, DECZM (Herpetology)

The Madagascar Fauna and Flora Group: Implementing the One Plan Approach to Conservation The Madagascar Fauna & Flora Group
R. Eric Miller, DVM, DACZM

The Snowy Owl Irruption of 2013–2014: The Zoo Veterinarian’s Contribution to Unexpected Local Conservation The Snowy Owl Irruption of 2013-2014
Ellen Bronson, med vet, DACZM

Veterinary Pathology Capacity Building for Conservation Programs: Example of the Giant Panda Pathology International Exchange Training Workshop Veterinary Pathology Capacity Building for Conservation
Megan E.B. Jones, DVM, PhD, DACVP

Working Effectively in a Multi-Ethnic Conservation Field Team in a Developing Country Working Effectively in a Multi-Ethnic Field Team
Michael R. Loomis, DVM, MA, DACZM

Rethinking Conflict: A Catalyst for Creativity, Change, and Deeper Relationships Rethinking Conflict
Cindy Anderson, JD, CPLP

The Great Ape Heart Project: Using a Global Centralized Database to Improve Animal Health, Conservation, and Research The Great Ape Heart Project
Alicia Browner, PhD , Hayley W. Murphy, DVM

Zoo Animals as Museum Specimens: Continuing Contributions to Research and Education Zoo Animals as Museum Specimens
Jeffrey E. Bradley, MSc

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

Stem Cell Therapy: Current Research Informing Clinical Medicine Applications in Veterinary Species Stem Cell Therapy
Dori L. Borjesson, DVM, PhD, DACVP

Surgical Oncology: Fundamentals and Future Directions Surgical Oncology
Michele A. Steffey, DVM, DACVS, ACVS Founding Fellow in Surgical Oncology

A Retrospective Study of Mortality in Captive Pygmy Hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis)Mortality in Captive Pygmy Hippopotamus
Gabriella L. Flacke, DVM, MVSc

Bloat and Enterotoxemia in Large Felids Bloat & Enterotoxemia in Large Felids
Kadie Anderson, DVM

Clinical, Gross, and Histopathologic Findings in a Cluster of Six Cases of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors in Senegal Bichirs (Polypterus senegalensis)Cluster of Six Cases of MPNST in Senegal Bichirs
Kate A. Gustavsen, PhD, DVM

Emphysematous Ingluvitis in Rainbow Lorikeets (Trichoglossus haematodus haematodus)Emphysematous Ingluvitis in Rainbow Lorikeets
Ilse H. Stalis, DVM, DACVP

Hepatic to Pulmonary Embolism of Absorbable Gelatin Hemostatic Sponge in Two Egyptian Fruit Bats (Rousettus aegyptiacus): A Complication of Its Use in Hepatic Biopsy Procedures Absorbable Gelatin Hemostatic Sponge Complication
Adriana R. Pastor, DVM

Biliary Cirrhosis in Eight Green Iguanas (Iguana iguana)Biliary Cirrhosis in Eight Green Iguanas
Carles Juan-Sallés, LV, DACVP

Ovarian Adenocarcinoma in Captive North American Jaguars (Panthera onca): Tumor Characterization and Investigation of BRCA1 Mutations Ovarian Adenocarcinoma in North American Jaguars
Sarah Corner, DVM, MS, DACVP

Retrospective Review of Histopathologic Findings in Eight Species of Gazelle Histopathologic Findings in Eight Species of Gazelle
Kadie Anderson, DVM

Cardiovascular Disease in Captive Orangutans (Pongo sp.): Where We Are Now Cardiovascular Disease in Captive Orangutans
Amanda Marino, DVM

Fulminant Disseminated Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) in a Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) and Treatment of Six Others with Suspected Latent Infection Fulminant Disseminated TB in a Chimpanzee
Larry Vogelnest, BVSc, MVS, MACVSc

Long-Term Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Two Guinea Baboons (Papio papio) with Oral Hypoglycemic and Insulin Therapy Long-Term Management of DM in Guinea Baboons
Wm. Kirk Suedmeyer, DVM, DACZM

Mortality Review Within a Population of Managed Primates at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, 2000–2014 Mortality Review of Primates at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo
Ray Ball, DVM

Surgical Management of Retained Placenta in Two Nonhuman Primates Surgical Management of Retained Placenta in Primates
Katie W. Delk, DVM

Utility of Finger Blood Pressure Measurement in Awake Bonobos (Pan paniscus) for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease Finger BP Measurement in Awake Bonobos
Victoria L. Clyde, DVM

Determination of the Efficacy of Streck Cell Preservative Added to EDTA-Treated Whole Blood from Koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) to Facilitate Field-Delayed Complete Blood Counts Streck Cell Preservative to Facilitate Field-Delayed CBCs
Christine M. Molter, DVM

Does Phylogeny Influence the Determination of Drug Dosages by Allometric Scaling?Phylogeny Influenced Drug Dosages & Allometric Scaling
Jean-Michel Hatt, Dr med vet, MSc, DACZM, DECZM (Avian)

Salmonellosis as an Asymptomatic Carrier State or as Acute Enteritis in the Prehensile-Tailed Porcupine (Coendou prehensilis)Asymptomatic/Acute Enteritis Salmonellosis in Porcupine
Carol M. Bradford, MS, DVM, DACZM

Serologic Survey and Results of Urinary PCR Testing for Leptospirosis in Captive Black-Tailed Prairie Dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus)Serologic Survey & Urinary PCR Testing for Leptospirosis
June E. Olds, DVM

Efficacy and Safety of Medetomidine-Azaperone-Alfaxalone Combination in Captive White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)Medetomidine-Azaperone-Alfaxalone in Deer
Kylie Pon, DVM

Near-Infrared Spectroscopy: Applications to Anesthetic Monitoring of Impala (Aepyceros melampus)Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
Kathryn L. Perrin, BVetMed

Subclinical Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV) Shedding Surveillance and Novel Clinical Infection with EEHV4 in Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus) at the Houston Zoo Subclinical EEHV Shedding & Novel Infection with EEHV4
Geoffrey R. Browning, MS

The Hairy Lizard: Factoring in Heterothermy in Anesthetic Management of Arabian Oryx (Oryx leucoryx)Heterothermy in Anesthetic Management
Mads F. Bertelsen, DVM, DVSc, DACZM, DECZM (Zoo Health Management)

Thromboelastography Guided Diagnosis and Therapy in a Case of Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus Hemorrhagic Disease TEG-Guided Diagnosis & Therapy in EEHV
Kathryn L. Perrin, BVetMed

Ungulate Population Sustainability: Veterinary Challenges Associated with Big Herd Management Ungulate Population Sustainability
Julie Swenson, DVM

Using Urinary Hormone Analysis to Predict Gender and Assess Fetal Viability in the Indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)Hormone Analysis to Predict Gender & Viability
Kelly DeCourcy

Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in Eastern Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) Populations: What We Know and Implications for the Future Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in Eastern Hellbender
Kathryn E. Seeley, DVM

Association Between Treponema spp. and Severe Hoof Disease in Elk (Cervus elaphus) from Washington State, USA Treponema spp. & Severe Hoof Disease in Elk
Kristin G. Mansfield, DVM, MPVM

Cross-Continent Comprehensive Assessment of Health, Disease, and Contaminates in the Common Loon (Gavia immer)Comprehensive Assessment of the Common Loon
Virginia Stout, DVM, MCM

The North American Model of Conservation: Authorities and Management of Disease North American Model of Conservation
Becky Humphries

The Use of Kitty Cams to Understand the Effects of Free-Roaming Cats on Wildlife Kitty Cams & Free-Roaming Cats Effect on Wildlife
Sonia M. Hernandez, DVM, DACZM, PhD

Towards Evolving One Health Towards Evolving One Health
Ursula Bechert, DVM, PhD

Veterinarians and Wildlife: A Complicated Set of Relationships Veterinarians & Wildlife
David A. Jessup, DVM, MPVM, DACZM

Sea Lion Research and Management in the Lower Columbia River Basin Sea Lions in the Lower Columbia River Basin
Robin Brown

Wildlife Health and the North American Model Wildlife Health & the North American Model
Peregrine Wolff, DVM

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Table of Contents

AAZV-NAG Joint Session: Herptile Nutrition Focus

Aquatics and Herptiles

Avian Medicine

Carnivore I

Carnivore II

Concurrent Session Case Reports: Creative Strategies and Novel Disease Manifestations

Concurrent Session Leadership

Disaster Preparation

Emerging Diseases

Global Wildlife Conservation

Keynote: Cindy Anderson - Rethinking Conflict

Keynote: Great Ape Heart Project

Keynote: Jeff Bradley Burke Museum

Masterclasses

Pathology I

Pathology II

Primate Case Reports and Research

Rodents, Marsupials, and Allometric Scaling

Ungulates/Megavertebrates

Wildlife Conservation & North American Model of Management I

Wildlife Conservation & North American Model of Management II