One of the most significant challenges presented by the captive management of both Asian and African elephants is maintaining good foot condition in these animals. This book covers normal anatomy and physiology of the elephant foot and teaches practitioners how to recognize, prevent, and treat foot problems. The work originated from a conference on elephant foot care held in March of 1998 and includes chapters from 46 leading authorities in the field of elephant foot care.
Sprache
Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
Illustrationen
110 illustrations, glossary
Maße
Höhe: 254 mm
Breite: 177 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-0-8138-2820-6 (9780813828206)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
The context of elephant foot care; approaches to routine foot care; common elephant foot conditions and their treatment; surgical intervention for elephant foot disease; antibiotic and anti-inflammatory dosages for elephants; conclusions and recommendations; Appendix I: American Zoo and Aquarium Association Elephant Management Guidelines; Appendix II: results of a survey of elephant foot condition and care in North America.
