In the 1960s, the American alligator population was at critically low levels. Conservation efforts, such as a 10-year ban on harvest and a significant increase in captive alligator farming operations, contributed the species' recovery. In addition to … [Read more...] about TVMDL professionals encourage addition of Yokenella regensburgei in the differential diagnosis of septicemia and acute death in alligators
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Chromatophoromas in lacertids
Chromatophoromas in lacertids By Gaya Balamayooran, DVM, PhD, DACVP and JosuĂ© Diaz-Delgado, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVP A 76 gram, 9-year-old female knight anole (Anolis equestris) lizard from a zoological collection was euthanized due to poor prognosis … [Read more...] about Chromatophoromas in lacertids
Achyla spp. pathogen noted in alligator hatchings
Achyla spp. pathogen noted in alligator hatchings By Eric Snook, DVM, PhD With over 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL encounters many challenging cases. Our case study series will highlight these interesting cases to increase awareness among … [Read more...] about Achyla spp. pathogen noted in alligator hatchings