Use of Blood Lactate in Assessment of Manual Capture Techniques of Zoo-Housed Crocodilians

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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Main Authors: Holly Grace Molinaro, Gen S. Anderson, Lauren Gruny, Emily S. Sperou, Darryl J. Heard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
reptile
welfare
captivity
wellbeing
physiology
restraint
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/3/397

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