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Review
. 2021 Sep;24(3):697-737.
doi: 10.1016/j.cvex.2021.05.003.

Recommended Health Care and Disease-Prevention Programs for Herds/Flocks of Exotic Animals

Michelle Sutherland  1 , Hamish Baron  2 , Joshua Llinas  3
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Review

Recommended Health Care and Disease-Prevention Programs for Herds/Flocks of Exotic Animals

Michelle Sutherland et al. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2021 Sep.

Abstract

Preventative health care is an essential part of the ownership and veterinary management of exotic animals. This article provides an overview of the current recommendations for health care and disease-prevention programs for herds or flocks of exotic animals, specifically companion and aviary birds, backyard poultry; snakes, lizards, chelonians, and amphibians; rabbits, ferrets, and common exotic small mammals. Husbandry practices, disease screening suggestions and techniques, and vaccination strategies, where appropriate, are reviewed.

Keywords: Disease prevention; Exotic pets; Health care; Herd health.

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