Proceedings

Comparison of Inhalant Anesthetics in the Prairie Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis)Inhalant Anesthetics in Prairie Rattlesnake
Lauren P. Kane, DVM, MS

Comparison of Subcutaneous Administration of Alfaxalone-Midazolam-Dexmedetomidine and Ketamine-Midazolam-Dexmedetomidine for Sedation in Juvenile Blue Poison Dart Frogs (Dendrobates tinctorius azureus)Sedation in Juvenile Blue Poison Dart Frogs
Laura Martinelli, BS

Evaluation of Induction, Intubation, and Recovery Times with Fentanyl or Sufentanil with Ketamine and Midazolam in Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)Fentanyl/Sufentanil with Ketamine & Midazolam in Gorillas
Sathya K. Chinnadurai, DVM, MS, DACZM, DACVAA, DACAW

Evaluation of Thiafentanil-Azaperone for Anesthetic Induction in Captive Addax (Addax nasomaculatus)Thiafentanil-Azaperone for Induction in Addax
Rebecca M. Eddy, DVM

Field Anesthesia of South American Sea Lions (Otaria byronia) in Peru Using Medetomidine, Midazolam, and Butorphanol Field Anesthesia of South American Sea Lions
Michael J. Adkesson, DVM, DACZM, DECZM (Zoo Health Management)

Repeated Use of a Thiafentanil-Based Anesthesia Protocol in an Okapi (Okapia johnstoni)Thiafentanil-Based Anesthesia Protocol in an Okapi
Alexander J.D. McFarland, BA

Changes in Zoo Visitor Perceptions of Veterinary Care and Welfare Following Viewing of Media Stories on Zoo Animal Health Zoo Visitor Perceptions of Veterinary Care & Welfare
Michael J. Adkesson, DVM, DACZM, DECZM (Zoo Health Management)

Geriatric Elephant Survey of Medical Care, Nutrition, Husbandry, and Welfare: Initial Results Geriatric Elephant Survey
Whitney Greene, DVM

Optimizing Raptor Welfare from Acquisition to Disposition Optimizing Raptor Welfare
Michelle Willette, DVM, MPH, DACVPM

Practical Tools to Assist with Auditing Welfare in Zoos Tools to Assist with Auditing Welfare in Zoos
Sarah Chapman, BVM&S, MSc, DZooMed (Mammalian), MRCVS

Relieving Silent Suffering: Management of Dental Conditions in Zoo Animals Dental Conditions in Zoo Animals
Jamie A. Berning, DVM

Use of a Pressure Mat for Quality-of-Life Assessments on a Geriatric Reticulated Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata)Pressure Mat for QOL Assessments in Geriatric Giraffe
Hilary Householder, DVM

Welfare Considerations During Coordination of Multi-Organizational Field Confiscations of Large Carnivores and Exotic Animals Field Confiscations of Large Carnivores & Exotics
Wm. Kirk Suedmeyer, DVM, DACZM

Clinical Applications of Pinniped Bone Marrow Evaluation: Collection Techniques and Preliminary Analyses Applications of Pinniped Bone Marrow Evaluation
Cara L. Field, DVM, PhD, DACZM

Health Assessment and Translocation of Free-Ranging Bolivian River Dolphins (Inia boliviensis) Experiencing High Anthropogenic Disturbances High Anthropogenic Disturbances in Bolivian River Dolphins
Julie D. Sheldon, DVM, MS

Treatment of Thyroid Disorder in an Adult Female Atlantic Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus)Treatment of Thyroid Disorder in Atlantic Walrus
Claire Vergneau-Grosset

African Penguin Population Health: Results of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Reports From the Veterinary Advisors, 2007–2016 African Penguin Population Health
Ellen Bronson, med vet, DACZM

Circulating Nutrients in Free-Living Humboldt Penguins (Spheniscus humboldti), Guanay Cormorants (Phalacrocorax bougainvilliorum), and Peruvian Pelicans (Pelecanus thagus) From Punta San Juan, Peru Circulating Nutrients in Penguins, Cormorants & Pelicans
Hillary E. Allgood, MS

Development of a Modified Glasgow Coma Scale for Raptorial Species with Head Trauma Modified Glasgow Coma Scale for Raptorial Species
Sarah K. Reich, DVM

Diagnosis and Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in Large Flying Foxes (Pteropus vampyrus) and Variable Flying Foxes (Pteropus hypomelanus) with Intradermal Skin Testing and Allergy-Specific Immunotherapy: A Case Series Flying Fox Intradermal Testing & Allergen Immunotherapy
Jane Christman

Factors Affecting Abnormal Molting in the Managed African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) Population in North America Abnormal Molting Factors in the African Penguin
Matthew Golembeski, DVM

Inter- and Intra-individual Agreement of a Scoring Model for Pododermatitis in Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus)Pododermatitis Scoring Model in Greater Flamingos
Joanna K. Webb, DVM

A Retrospective Study of Brain Lesions in Captive Non-Domestic Felids Brain Lesions in Captive Non-Domestic Felids
Alexander R. Viere, BS

Advancing In-House Laboratory Diagnostic Capacity: Small Steps in Improving Efficiency in Animal Care and Optimized Use of Resources Advancing In-House Laboratory Diagnostics
Nicole I. Stacy, DVM, DrMedVet, DACVP

Blood Coagulation Assessment of Captive Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus) Using Viscoelastic Point-of-Care Units Asian Elephant Blood Coagulation Using Viscoelastic POC
Ryan McCann, DVM

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Four Captive Tigers (Panthera tigris)EPI in Four Captive Tigers
Lauren M. Mulreany, DVM

Investigation of the Use of Biomarkers for Antemortem Diagnosis of Cardiac Disease in Marine Mammals Biomarkers for Marine Mammal Cardiac Disease
Melissa J. Joblon, DVM

Metastatic Mineralization in a Zoological Collection of Earless Lizards (Holbrookia lacerata)Metastatic Mineralization in Earless Lizards
Sarah A. Cannizzo, MA, VMD, DACZM

Pancreatic Disease in the Lesser Kudu (Tragelaphus imberbis): A Review of Fourteen Cases Pancreatic Disease in the Lesser Kudu
Michael M. Garner, DVM, DACVP

Urine Contamination Effects on Urinalysis of Zoological Species Urine Contamination Effects on Urinalysis
Catherine M. Bartholf, DVM

Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation: Lab Trust, Controls, and Managing Expectations for Clinical Results Vitamin & Mineral Supplementation
Kathleen E. Sullivan, MS, PhD

Radiographic Anatomy and Barium Sulfate Contrast Study of the Gastrointestinal Tract of Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina)Box Turtle Radiographic Anatomy & GI Contrast Study
Emma L. Houck, DVM

Selection, Acquisition, and Incorporation of a Portable Computed Tomography Unit into Two Zoologic Medical Practices: Pros, Cons, and Associated Costs Selection, Acquisition, & Incorporation of Portable CT
Benjamin N. Nevitt, DVM, DACZM

Spinal Osteoarthritis in Geriatric Primates: A Proposed Radiologic Scoring System Spinal Osteoarthritis in Geriatric Primates
Emmanuelle A. Furst, DVM

Ultrasound-Guided Endoscopic Transcervical Endometrial Biopsy in Zoo Species US-Guided Endoscopic Transcervical Endometrial Biopsy
Sushan Han, DVM, PhD, DACVP

Financial Health for the Zoo Veterinarian Financial Health for the Zoo Veterinarian
Travis Hornsby, CFA

Practical Guidance for Optimizing Quality of Computed Tomography Studies in Zoological Species Optimizing Quality of CT Studies in Zoological Species
Marina Ivančić, DVM, DACVR

Operationalizing One Health at an Association of Zoos and Aquariums Institution Operationalizing One Health at Zoos & Aquariums
Sharon L. Deem, DVM, PhD, DACZM

Care, Husbandry, and Use of Free Online Information Care, Husbandry, & Use of Free Online Information
Heather K. Moberly, MSLS, AHIP, FHEA, Pg Cert (Veterinary Education)

The Intersections of Gender, Salary and Life: A Survey of American College of Zoological Medicine Diplomates Intersections of Gender, Salary & Life
Tara M. Harrison, DVM, MPVM, DACZM, DACVPM, DECZM (Zoo Health Management)

The Juggling Act: Role of Zoo Veterinary Managers in Clinical Practice Zoo Veterinary Managers in Clinical Practice
Lauren L. Howard, DVM, DACZM

Cardiac Assessment and Use of Implantable Loop Recorders in Three Captive Male Geladas (Theropithecus gelada)Cardiac Assessment & ILR in Male Geladas
Stephanie H. Zec, DVM

Cardiac Evaluation in Western Lowland Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla): Comparative Assessment of B-Type Natriuretic Peptides From Urine, Capillary Serum, and Venous Serum Samples Cardiac Evaluation in Western Lowland Gorillas
Taylor J. Yaw, DVM, CertAqV

Diagnosis and Medical Management of Pulmonary Acariasis in two Silverback Western Lowland Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla) at Different Zoological Institutions Pulmonary Acariasis in Western Lowland Gorillas
James G. Johnson III, DVM, MS, CertAqV, DACZM

Diagnosis and Treatment of Chagas Disease (Trypanosoma cruzi) in a Naturally Infected De Brazza’s Monkey (Cercopithecus neglectus) in Alabama Chagas Disease in a De Brazza’s Monkey
Stephanie McCain, DVM, DACZM

Electrochemotherapy for the Treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in an Asian Small-Clawed Otter (Aonyx cinereus)Electrochemotherapy for Oral SCC in an Otter
Kailey B. Anderson, DVM

Leukocyte Characteristics of the Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca): Morphologic, Cytochemical and Ultrastructural Features Leukocyte Characteristics of the Giant Panda
Spencer Kehoe, DVM

Swimmer Syndrome in Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) Cubs: A Series of Four Cases Swimmer Syndrome in Snow Leopards
John M. Sykes, IV, DVM, DACZM

A Case Series of Fatal Disseminated Fungal Infection in Captive-Managed Bongo Antelope (Tragelaphus eurycerus)Fatal Fungal Infection in Bongo Antelope
Michael M. Garner, DVM, DACVP

Clinical Implications of Dental Malocclusion in Victorian Koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus)Dental Malocclusion in Victorian Koalas
Kate B. Bodley, BSc (Vet), BVSc, MVS

Derivation and Characterization of Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Adipose Tissue, Blood, and Placenta and Administration in Reticulated Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata) for Treatment of Severe Orthopedic Disease Stem Cell Administration in Giraffe Orthopedic Disease
Valerie Johnson, DVM, DACVECC, MS

Exploration of Vitamin D Metabolism in Indoor-Housed Hoffmann’s Two-Toed Sloths (Choloepus hoffmanni)Vit D Metabolism in Hoffmann's Two-Toed Sloths
Sara E. Childs-Sanford, DVM, MS, DACZM

Fatal Nonregenerative Anemia in Retroviral-Infected Koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus): A Possible Sequela with Characteristic Clinical Manifestation Nonregenerative Anemia in Retroviral-Infected Koalas
Matthew Golembeski, DVM

Presumptive Congenital Hypothyroidism in Red Pandas (Ailurus fulgens): A Case Series of Full Siblings from Three Successive Litters Presumptive Congenital Hypothyroidism in Red Pandas
Kimberly A. Thompson, DVM, MPVM, DACVPM, DACZM

Repeated Intravenous Mesenchymal Stem Cell Administration in Two Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) with Veno-Occlusive Disease Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Cheetahs with VOD
Matthew E. Kinney, DVM, DACZM

Use of a Continuous Glucose Monitor to Aid in Management of Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus in a Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)Continuous Glucose Monitor in Koala IDDM
Cora L. Singleton, DVM, DACZM

Breathe Easy: Understanding and Handling Respiratory Complications Under Anesthesia Respiratory Complications Under Anesthesia
Sathya K. Chinnadurai, DVM, MS, DACZM, DACVAA, DACAW

Integrative Medicine for Geriatric Zoo Animals Integrative Medicine for Geriatric Zoo Animals
Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA

Rubbish In, Rubbish Out: Getting the Most Out of Pathology Getting the Most Out of Pathology
Mary Duncan, BVMS, PhD, DACVP, MRCVS

Diagnosis and Treatment of Pheochromocytoma-Induced Hypertension and Systolic Hypertension Syndrome in Two African Elephants (Loxodonta africana)Elephant PCC-Hypertension & Systolic Hypertension Syndrome
Wm. Kirk Suedmeyer, DVM, DACZM

Electrophoresis and Acute Phase Proteins in Healthy, Injured, and Diseased Southern White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) and Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis)Electrophoresis & APPs in Rhinos
Carolyn Cray, PhD

Epidemiology and Pathology of Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus Fatalities in Europe Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus Fatalities
Kathryn L. Perrin, BVetMed, DACZM, DECZM (Zoo Health Management)

Lethargy, Systemic Inflammation, and Hypophosphatemia in a Group of Southern White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)Lethargy, Inflammation & Hypophosphatemia in Rhinoceros
Anne M. Meyer, DVM

Update from the North American Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV) Advisory Group and Summary of the 2019 EEHV Workshop N. American EEHV Advisory Group & Workshop Summary
Lauren L. Howard, DVM, DACZM

Healthcare to Heal the Planet: A One Health Proof-of-Concept in Borneo Positioned for Replication One Health Proof-Of-Concept in Borneo
Jeff Wyatt, DVM, MPH, DACLAM

Response and Collection Management During a Rabies Outbreak in Free-Ranging Raccoons (Procyon lotor elucus) at Zoo Miami Rabies Outbreak of Free-Ranging Raccoons
Marisa Bezjian, DVM

Zoo New England’s One Health Clinical Elective: Introducing Harvard Medical Students to One Health in a Zoo Setting Zoo New England’s One Health Clinical Elective
Eric J. Baitchman, DVM, DACZM

Controlled Clinical Trial Using Terbinafine Nebulization to Treat Wild Lake Erie Watersnakes (Nerodia sipedon insularum) with Natural Ophidiomycosis Terbinafine Nebulization in Ophidiomycosis
Ellen Haynes, DVM

Pharmacokinetics and Clinical Effects of a Single Oral Dose of Trazodone in Domestic Goats (Capra hircus) as a Model for Wild Ruminants Trazodone in Domestic Goats as a Wild Ruminant Model
Yasmeen Prud’homme, DMV

Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of a Single Oral Dose of Ponazuril in the Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus)Ponazuril in the Indian Peafowl
Stephanie H. Zec, DVM

Pharmacokinetics of a Single Oral Dose of Phenylbutazone in Southern White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)Phenylbutazone in Southern White Rhinoceros
Emma L. Houck, DVM

Pharmacokinetics of Oral Mavacoxib in Caribbean Flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber ruber)Mavacoxib in Caribbean Flamingos
Gail L. Huckins, DVM

Towards an Evidence-Based Treatment Protocol for Cervid Babesiosis: Pharmacokinetics of Imidocarb in White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)Treatment Protocol for Cervid Babesiosis
Ellie L. Milnes, VetMB, DVSc

A Review of Parturition Parameters of Two Species of Captive Rhinoceros: White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) and Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)Parturition Parameters of Captive Rhinoceros
Emily E. Brenner, VMD

A Review of the Current Use of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Vaccines for Reproductive Management of European and North American Zoo Animals GnRH Vaccines for Reproductive Management
Taina B. Strike, BVSc, MSc, DECZM (Zoo Health Management), MRCVS

Evaluation of an Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for Pregnancy Detection in Okapi (Okapia johnstoni) and Gerenuk (Litocranius walleri)ELISA for Pregnancy Detection in Okapi & Gerenuk
Zachary T. Dvornicky-Raymond

The Sustainability Crisis in Zoos Needs Both Archival and Prospective Studies: The Reproductive Health Surveillance Program Has Both Reproductive Health Surveillance Program
Dalen W. Agnew, DVM, PhD, DACVP

Ultrasonographic Findings Associated with Normal Pregnancy and Fetal Well-Being in the Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)US Associated with Normal Pregnancy & Fetus in Dolphins
Marina Ivančić, DVM, DACVR , Jennifer M. Meegan, DVM, DACZM

A Retrospective Analysis of Amoebiasis in Reptiles in a Zoological Institution Amoebiasis in Reptiles in a Zoological Institution
Alexander J.D. McFarland, BA

Assessment of Mojave Desert Tortoise Health Inside and Outside the Large-Scale Translocation Site Mojave Desert Tortoise Health
Josephine Braun, DrMedVet

Characterization of a Novel Mesomycetozoean Infection (Dermotheca sp.) in a State-Endangered Salamander (Ambystoma platineum) and a Co-occurring Common Species (Ambystoma texanum)Novel Mesomycetozoean Infection in Salamanders
Laura Adamovicz, DVM, PhD

Characterizing the Clinical Course of an Emerging Fungal Pathogen (Emydomyces testavorans) in the State-Endangered Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii)Emerging Fungal Pathogen in Alligator Snapping Turtle
Laura Adamovicz, DVM, PhD

Characterizing the Epidemiology of Historic and Novel Pathogens in Blanding’s Turtles (Emydoidea blandingii)Epidemiology of Pathogens in Blanding’s Turtles
John M. Winter, BS

Disentangling the Effects of Season and Temperature on Hematologic Values in Prairie Rattlesnakes (Crotalus viridis)Season & Temp on Rattlesnake Hematologic Values
Matthew C. Allender, DVM, MS, PhD, DACZM

Establishing Tissue Culture Cell Lines from Reptiles and Amphibians Reptile & Amphibian Tissue Culture Cell Lines
Robert J. Ossiboff, DVM, PhD, DACVP

Fungal Shell Disease Associated with Emydomyces testavorans in a Zoo Collection of Western Pond Turtles (Actinemys marmorata)E. testavorans in Western Pond Turtles
Geoffrey R. Browning, MS, DVM

Incubation, Pivotal Temperature of Sex Determination, and Endoscopic Sexing of the Burmese Black Giant Tortoise (Manouria emys phayrei)Incubation, Temperature, & Sexing of the Giant Tortoise
Paul M. Gibbons, DVM, MS, DABVP (Reptile and Amphibian Practice)

Insight into Chelonian Innate Immune Response by Tracking Cytokine Transcription Over Time in Experimental and Free-Ranging Populations Chelonian Innate Immune Response
Jeremy M. Rayl, PhD

Living Syringes: A Pilot Study Using Hematophagous Triatomine Insects (Triatoma dimidiata) for Blood Collection from Zoo Reptiles Hematophagous Triatomine Insects for Blood Collection
Ellie L. Milnes, VetMB, DVSc

Salmonellosis in Stranded and Pelagic Olive Ridley Turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) in the Pacific Salmonellosis in Stranded & Pelagic Olive Ridley Turtles
Terry M. Norton, DVM, DACZM

The Effect of Varied Enrichment on Snake Behavior Effect of Varied Enrichment on Snake Behavior
Sneha Krishnan, BS

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Table of Contents

Anesthesia

Animal Welfare

Aquatics

Avian

Diagnostics/Path

Imaging

Keynote Presentation: Financial Health

Keynote Presentation: Imaging

Keynote Presentation: One Health

Keynote Presentation: Online Literature

Leadership

Mammals I

Mammals II

Master Classes

Megavertebrates

One Health

Pharmacology

Reproduction

Reptiles and Amphibians