Reducing bumblefoot lesions in a group of captive Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) with the use of environmental enrichment

Captive penguins are prone to pododermatitis (bumblefoot) lesions due to sedentary habits, changes in normal activity patterns, prolonged time on hard and abrasive surfaces, and less time swimming in the water. Environmental enrichment allows the use of creative and ingenious techniques that aim to...

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Autors principals:	Laura Reisfeld, Mayla Barbirato, Laura Ippolito, Ricardo Cesar Cardoso, Marcílio Nichi, Manuela G.F.G. Sgai, Cristiane S. Pizzutto
Format:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicat:	Colégio Brasileiro de Patologia Animal (CBPA) 2013-06-01
Col·lecció:	Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira
Matèries:	Pinguim-de-Magalhães Spheniscus magellanicus cativeiro pododermatite bumblefoot enriquecimento ambiental
Accés en línia:	http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-736X2013000600017&lng=en&tlng=en
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