Field Techniques in Zoo and Wildlife Conservation Work |
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| Authors: | Gidona Goodman Joanna Hedley Anna Meredith |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Veterinary Clinics, University of Pisa, San Piero a Grado Pisa, Italy;2. Veterinary Clinic Roma Sud, Roma, Italy;3. CVS Centro Veterinario Specialistico, Perugia, Italy;4. Department of Pathology and Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy;1. Lakeside Veterinary Center, LLC, Laurel, MD USA;2. The Veterinary Pathology Service, Joint Pathology Center, Silver Spring, MD USA;1. Exotic Animal and Wildlife Service, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Easter Bush Veterinary Centre, Midlothian, UK;2. Chester Zoo, Chester, UK;3. Department of Veterinary Science Small Animal Teaching Hospital, University of Liverpool, Neston, UK;4. Veterinary Pathology, School of Veterinary Sciences, University of Bristol, Langford, UK |
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| Abstract: | Wildlife conservation fieldwork and field-like situations in zoo settings can be challenging to veterinarians and include restraining, sedating/anesthetizing, examining, and sampling wild animals. The lack of amenities and utilities such as running water or electricity, climatic conditions, biting insects, and even the general public can all be a hindrance when working with animals in this environment. Zoonotic diseases and local conflicts, as well as the work itself, can all be hazards. On the basis of our combined experience, with field examples set in Scotland, working practices and suggestions for fieldwork equipment and the processing of samples are outlined. Equipment, references for obtaining additional information, and considerations for capture and anesthesia in the field are also covered. The importance of good communications, within the animal care team, with stakeholders, and with the general public, is emphasized. Potential health and environmental hazards are discussed, with recommendations on protective clothing and resources to identify these hazards. |
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