Escherichia coli O157 and other enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) are food-and waterborne
zoonotic pathogens that cause diarrhea, hemorrhagic colitis, and hemolytic uremic …

Rich and ephemeral resources, such as carrion, are a source of intense interspecific
competition among animal scavengers and microbial decomposers. Janzen [Janzen DH …

Ethical treatment of wildlife and consideration of animal welfare have become important
themes in conservation, but ethical perspectives on how best to protect wild animals and …

Evolutionary processes have shaped the vertebrate immune system over time, but proximal
mechanisms control the onset, duration, and intensity of immune responses. Based on …

Simple Summary African lion cubs are used in South Africa in wildlife-interaction tourism
(cub petting). The welfare impacts on the cubs are unclear. A workshop was held with 15 …

Background Intrathecal lidocaine hydrochloride under general anesthesia has been used as
an alternative method of euthanasia in equids. Carnivore, scavenger, and even human …

Salmonella species (spp.) are zoonotic pathogens that contaminate animal ingredients and
finished feed and represent a significant hazard as identified by the Codex Animal Feed …

The current study aimed to investigate the presence of Salmonella and Helicobacter species
in captive wild felids in addition to perform serotyping, antibiotic sensitivity test to the isolated …

This study evaluated selected bacteriologic and nutritional components of a commercially
prepared ground raw horsemeat diet as part of a raw meat safety program. Six lots of meat …

Only two decades ago, the survey and monitoring of carnivores was a formidable task,
owing largely to their elusiveness as a group and the extensive terrain they inhabit. Few …