Husbandry manual for small felids

The Association of Zoos Aquariums offers Animal Care Manuals (ACMs) created by leading biologists, veterinarians, nutritionists, reproduction physiologists, behaviorists and researchers to equip zoo and aquarium employees and volunteers with comprehensive care guides for various species. View a list of Animal Care Manuals today. Minimum Husbandry Guidelines for Mammals: Small Felids. Mellen, J.D. (). American Association of Zoos and Aquariums Available at web site (PDF file); Go here to download Small Felid Husbandry Manual Jill D. Mellen and David E. Wildt (eds) () AZA Felid Taxon Advisory Group. Contact me for availability Hand-Rearing of Small Felids.  · OCT Asian Small (Short)-clawed Otter Husbandry Summary I Objective This manual has been collated by an international body of experts to help institutions and individuals recognize and adhere to the basic minimum standard of care required in keeping Asian small clawed otters, also known as Asian short-clawed otter (ASO), Aonyx cinereus.

This manual has been collated by an international body of experts to help institutions and rice fields, shrimp and fish farms and are often sighted long distances away from water OCT Asian Small (Short)-clawed Otter Husbandry Summary. Tech Note: Handling and Husbandry of Neonatal Nondomestic Cats Page 1 of 2 March Merck Veterinary Manual, , Hedberg, G. , "Exotic Felids" In: Gage, LJ (ed.) Hand Rearing Wild and Domestic Mammals, Iowa State University Press. Shoemaker, A.H., Maruska, E.J. and R. Rockwell () Minimum Husbandry Guidelines for Mammals: Large Felids American Association of Zoos and Aquariums Abstract Within the family Felidae, determination of minimum husbandry needs of large cats is variable because of differences in size, morphology, and behavior.

Minimum husbandry guidelines for keeping small (weighing less than 10 kg) and large felids in captivity are available through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA, www.doorway.ru) and include recommendations on minimum size specifications, barrier height and width, temperature, humidity, lighting, ventilation, interindividual distances, and sanitation. Additional enclosure features recommended may vary by species and include a vertical component, elevated resting platforms, a heat source. OCT Asian Small (Short)-clawed Otter Husbandry Summary I Objective This manual has been collated by an international body of experts to help institutions and individuals recognize and adhere to the basic minimum standard of care required in keeping Asian small clawed otters, also known as Asian short-clawed otter (ASO), Aonyx cinereus. Mellen, J.D. () Minimum Husbandry Guidelines for Mammals: Small Felids. American Association of Zoos and Aquariums INTRODUCTION The family Felidae is one of the most diverse groups of carnivores, and includes species that range in size from 1 kg ( lb) to over lb ( kg). Small cats are defined here as those felids.