Handling fish safely is a challenge that nearly all zoos face. New fish handling guidance is here: We are proud to announce that the new USDA Guidelines for handling fish fed to fish-eating animals...
A collection of manure scoring scales / poop scoring scales / fecal condition scoring scales for domestic and wild animals. Fecal condition scores and fecal color provide insight into how a diet is being...
The following body condition scoring (BCS) scales have been obtained from a variety of sources. We have credited the authors where we can, and encourage you to submit newly developed or modified scales or corrections...
The most appropriate diet for your animal is one that accounts for its nutritional, husbandry, behavioral, and clinical needs as well as individual preferences.
Therefore, we do not publish “standard” diets. Instead, we provide resources to help nutritionists develop diets.
We strongly encourage you to consult with or hire a zoo nutritionist to develop an appropriate diet plan for your animal.
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