Use of Blood Lactate in Assessment of Manual Capture Techniques of Zoo-Housed Crocodilians
Species-specific welfare indicators are important in promoting positive welfare for zoo animals. Reptiles are a notoriously understudied group in regards to behavior, welfare needs, and husbandry requirements. Using opportunistically obtained samples, we evaluated how blood lactate is affected by va...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-02-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/3/397 |