Sutherland M, Baron H, Llinas J. Recommended Health Care and Disease-Prevention Programs for Herds/Flocks of Exotic Animals.
Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract 2021;
24:697-737. [PMID:
34366015 DOI:
10.1016/j.cvex.2021.05.003]
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Abstract
Preventative health care is an essential part of the ownership and veterinary management of exotic animals. This article provides an overview of the current recommendations for health care and disease-prevention programs for herds or flocks of exotic animals, specifically companion and aviary birds, backyard poultry; snakes, lizards, chelonians, and amphibians; rabbits, ferrets, and common exotic small mammals. Husbandry practices, disease screening suggestions and techniques, and vaccination strategies, where appropriate, are reviewed.
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