The occurrence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) at the Toronto Zoo was investigated
retrospectively, based on an examination of management, animal health, and postmortem records…

In late spring of 1986, 10 of 23 Dall's sheep (Ovis dalli dalli) at the Metropolitan Toronto Zoo
were moved to a new exhibit, where all developed severe respiratory signs refractory to …

The epidemiology of neoplastic disease was studied retrospectively in the captive population
of black-footed ferrets ( Mustela nigripes ). Postmortem reports were reviewed and …

Primary hypothyroidism was diagnosed in a 26-yr-old female western lowland gorilla (Gorilla
gorilla gorilla) on the basis of serum levels of thyroxine (T₄), free T₄, and thyroid-…

Deferiprone is a bidentate oral iron chelator used for the treatment of iron overload in people.
The purpose of this study was to determine the pharmacokinetic disposition of deferiprone …

Nodular bone lesions were identified in three species of fruit bat in the Metropolitan Toronto
Zoo collection: 25 of 43 Indian fruit bats (Pteropus giganteus), eight of eight grey-headed …

… Article by Kay G. Mehren … Article by Kay G. …

Using techniques developed for the domestic cat, two female caracals (Felis caracal) and
four aged female cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) were treated with pregnant mares' serum …

Preimmobilization Precautions The giraffe should be fasted 48 to 72 hours, and water should
be withheld the final 24 hours to minimize the possibility of regurgitation. It is desirable that …

This retrospective study describes 16 immobilizations performed on nine adult captive Nile
hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius). Animals were immobilized using intramuscular …