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Serving science and conservation: The biological materials request protocol of the New York Zoological Society
Author(s) -
Hutchins Michael
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
zoo biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.5
H-Index - 54
eISSN - 1098-2361
pISSN - 0733-3188
DOI - 10.1002/zoo.1430090606
Subject(s) - wildlife , biology , animal welfare , protocol (science) , environmental planning , variety (cybernetics) , engineering ethics , environmental resource management , environmental ethics , engineering , ecology , computer science , medicine , pathology , alternative medicine , geography , philosophy , environmental science , artificial intelligence
Abstract Biological materials obtained during routine veterinary treatment and necropsies on zoo and aquarium animals provide opportunities to study a wide variety of phenomena, many of which have important implications for wildlife conservation and captive animal management. Collection and shipment of biological materials require extensive coordination, and few zoological institutions have developed detailed, standardized protocols to facilitate these efforts. The value of using biological materials is reviewed and a set of policies and guidelines are outlined for their collection, preservation, and shipment. Several related issues are discussed, including health hazards and liability issues, permit requirements, and animal welfare considerations.