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Reproductive suppression of giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) under managed care using a GnRH immunological product by Moresco, Anneke, Penfold, Linda M., Jankowski, Gwen, McCain, Stephanie, Crook, Erika, Faliano, Amanda, Crane, John, Wack, Raymund F., Goodnight, Andrea, Han, Sushan

“…Giraffe present unique contraception challenges as males persistently pursue females during estrus. Year‐round pursuit during frequent recurring estrus can…”
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First Report of Ophidiomycosis in a Free-Ranging California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis californiae) in California, USA by Haynes, Ellen, Pohly, Andrea, Clifford, Deana L., Patterson, Laura C., Manning, Susan, Wack, Raymund F., Allender, Matthew C.

“…Ophidiomycosis (snake fungal disease) is an emerging threat to snake health worldwide. We report a case of disseminated ophidiomycosis in a California…”
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AMDOPARVOVIRUS INFECTIONS ARE PREVALENT, PERSISTENT, AND GENETICALLY DIVERSE IN ZOO-HOUSED RED PANDAS ( AILURUS FULGENS ) by Alex, Charles E, Kubiski, Steven V, Jackson, Kenneth A, Wack, Raymund F, Pesavento, Patricia A

“…Red pandas ( ) are a globally endangered small carnivoran species and subjects of a robust ex situ conservation effort that includes animals housed in zoos. In…”
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Amdoparvovirus Infection in Red Pandas (Ailurus fulgens) by Alex, Charles E., Kubiski, Steven V., Li, Linlin, Sadeghi, Mohammadreza, Wack, Raymund F., McCarthy, Megan A., Pesavento, Joseph B., Delwart, Eric, Pesavento, Patricia A.

“…Aleutian mink disease virus is the type species in the genus Amdoparvovirus, and in mink and other Mustelidae can cause either subclinical disease or fatal…”
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Estimating relationships between size and fecundity in the threatened giant garter snake in seminatural and agricultural wetlands by Scherer, Rick D., Hansen, Eric C., Joseph, Max, Wack, Raymund F.

“…Increasing numbers of populations of threatened and endangered plants and animals occur in environments altered by human activity. Life history traits may vary…”
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Unusual splenic B-cell lymphoma in two related Sumatran tigers ( Panthera tigris sumatrae ) by Krol, Lana, Vernau, William, Mutlow, Adrian G, Brady, Sean M, Wack, Raymund F, Kubly, Sarah, Zwingenberger, Allison L, Culp, William T N, Palm, Carrie, Rebhun, Robert B

“…A 14-year-old 120-kg (264-lb) sexually intact male Sumatran tiger ( ) and its 10-year-old 130-kg (286-lb) sexually intact male offspring were housed separately…”
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HEMATOLOGY AND PLASMA BIOCHEMISTRY INTERVALS FOR CAPTIVE-BORN CALIFORNIA TIGER SALAMANDERS (AMBYSTOMA CALIFORNIENSE) by Brady, Sean, Burgdorf-Moisuk, Anne, Kass, Philip H, Brady, Jacqueline, Wack, Raymund F

“…Hematology and plasma biochemistry parameters were determined for 34 captive-born California tiger salamanders (Ambystoma californiense). The animals were…”
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Successful Treatment of Suspected Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in a Mealy Amazon Parrot (Amazona farinose) by Brady, Sean M, Burgdorf-Moisuk, Anne, Silverman, Sarah, Wack, Raymund F

“…A 25-year-old, male mealy Amazon parrot (Amazona farinose) with a history of polycythemia, hepatomegaly, and epistaxis was evaluated for progressive lethargy…”
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ACUTE PHASE PROTEIN AND ELECTROPHORESIS PROTEIN FRACTION VALUES FOR CAPTIVE AMERICAN FLAMINGOS (PHOENICOPTERUS RUBER) by Delk, Katie W, Wack, Raymund F, Burgdorf-Moisuk, Anne, Kass, Philip H, Cray, Carolyn

“…Protein electrophoresis has recognized applications in determining the health status of various species. While reference intervals for electrophoresis have…”
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Parthenogenesis in a Brazilian Rainbow Boa (Epicrates cenchria cenchria) by Kinney, Matthew E., Wack, Raymund F., Grahn, Robert A., Lyons, Leslie

“…A 22‐year‐old captive Brazilian rainbow boa (Epicrates cenchria cenchria) gave birth to four offspring after being housed with a vasectomized male. Sexual…”
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PHARMACOKINETICS OF A SINGLE SUBCUTANEOUS DOSE OF SUSTAINED RELEASE BUPRENORPHINE IN NORTHERN ELEPHANT SEALS (MIROUNGA ANGUSTIROSTRIS) by Molter, Christine M, Barbosa, Lorraine, Johnson, Shawn, Knych, Heather K, Chinnadurai, Sathya K, Wack, Raymund F

“…Information regarding analgesics in pinnipeds is limited. This study aimed to establish the pharmacokinetic parameters of a single subcutaneous dose of…”
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Diagnostic evaluation and treatment of a Chinese crocodile lizard (Shinisaurus crocodilurus) with seizures by Brady, Sean, Harrison, Tara, Williams, Colette, Evola, Maria, Wack, Raymund F

“…An 11-year-old female Chinese crocodile lizard (Shinisaurus crocodilurus) with presumed seizures was examined. Complete blood count, plasma biochemistry and…”
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HEMATOLOGY AND PLASMA BIOCHEMISTRY VALUES FOR THE GIANT GARTER SNAKE (THAMNOPHIS GIGAS) AND VALLEY GARTER SNAKE (THAMNOPHIS SIRTALIS FITCHI) IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY OF CALIFORNIA by Wack, Raymund F., Hansen, Eric, Small, Marilyn, Poppenga, Robert, Bunn, David, Johnson, Christine K.

“…Hematology and plasma biochemistry parameters are useful in the assessment and management of threatened and endangered species. Although reference ranges are…”
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INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE IN CAPTIVE AMERICAN FLAMINGOS (PHOENICOPTERUS RUBER) AS MEASURED BY REBOUND TONOMETRY by Molter, Christine M, Hollingsworth, Steven R, Kass, Philip H, Chinnadurai, Sathya K, Wack, Raymund F

“…Intraocular pressure was measured using rebound tonometry in American flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber), with the head in an upright standing position and when…”
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Determination of the minimum anesthetic concentration of sevoflurane in thick-billed parrots (Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha) by Phair, Kristen A, Larsen, Scott, Wack, Raymund F, Shilo-Benjamini, Yael, Pypendop, Bruno H

“…Objective: To determine the minimum anesthetic concentration (MAC) of sevoflurane in thick-billed parrots (Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha) and compare MAC obtained…”
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Minimum anesthetic concentration of isoflurane in captive thick-billed parrots (Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha) by Mercado, J.A, Larsen, R.S, Wack, R.F, Pypendop, B.H

“…To determine the minimum anesthetic concentration (MAC) of isoflurane in thick-billed parrots (Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha). 15 healthy thick-billed parrots…”
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Oral squamous cell carcinoma in a greater hedgehog tenrec (Setifer setosus) by Brady, Sean, Harrison, Tara, Rodriguez, Carlos O, Johnson, Amanda, Wack, Raymund F

“…A five-year-old male greater hedgehog tenrec (Setifer setosus) presented with an oral mass and osteolysis of the mandible. Histopathology characterised the…”
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Percutaneous ureteral stent placement for the treatment of a benign ureteral obstruction in a Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) by Delk, Katie W, Wack, Raymund F, Burgdorf‐Moisuk, Anne, Palm, Carrie A, Zwingenberger, Allison, Glaiberman, Craig B, Ferguson, Kenneth H, Culp, William T. N

“…A 15‐year‐old, 113 kg intact male Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) was evaluated for weight loss, polydipsia, and intermittent hematuria. The tiger…”
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Neurologic Disease in Captive Lions (Panthera leo) with Low-Titer Lion Lentivirus Infection by Brennan, Greg, Podell, Michael D, Wack, Raymund, Kraft, Susan, Troyer, Jennifer L, Bielefeldt-Ohmann, Helle, VandeWoude, Sue

“…Lion lentivirus (LLV; also known as feline immunodeficiency virus of lion, Panthera leo [FIVPle]) is present in free-ranging and captive lion populations at a…”
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Development of an Avian Brachial Plexus Nerve Block Technique for Perioperative Analgesia in Mallard Ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) by Brenner, Deena J, Larsen, R. Scott, Dickinson, Peter J, Wack, Raymund F, Williams, D. Colette, Pascoe, Peter J

“…Surgical procedures of the wing are commonly performed in companion, captive, and wild avian species. To develop a clinically applicable brachial plexus nerve…”
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