Retained fetal membranes (RFM) is a common post-partum problem in mares for which the
treatment is highly variable. The aim of this study was (i) to investigate the different …

To a certain extent, drug delivery to exotic animals follows similar guidelines as those for
other domestic animals. However, difference in species' physiology and anatomy may …

Gender determination is frequently requested by reptile breeders, especially for species with
poor or absent sexual dimorphism. The aims of the current study were to describe …

The royal python (Python regius) is commonly bred in captivity. To have a successful
breeding season, accurate monitoring of the reproductive activity is necessary. The use of …

Dystocia, or obstructed labor, is a well‐documented phenomenon in various captive
vertebrates, including fish. However, despite the documentation of dystocia in several …

Simple Summary Tortoises and turtles (chelonians) are routinely presented in veterinary
practice because of their reproductive disorders. Although egg binding in chelonians can …

With over 10,000 living species of reptiles recorded, there are a vast number of reproductive
strategies found throughout the reptile world. This article discusses the basics of normal …

Female chelonians are frequently affected by a broad spectrum of reproductive diseases,
with surgical correction being the preferred treatment for most disorders. This dissertation …

In recent years, due to the growing phenomenon of antimicrobial resistance, the search for
alternative strategies to antibiotic treatments was increased and a considerable interest for …

Reproductive biology and related problems, represent an important aspect of the captive
reptiles husbandry. The general principles are common to the entire class, but there are …