The use of Emeraid Exotic Carnivore Diet improves postsurgical recovery and survival of long-tailed ducks
Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
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Abstract
Gavage feeding is a commonly used technique in wildlife rehabilitation. While implanting satellite transmitters in long-tailed ducks (Clangula hyemalis), a need for extra postsurgical nutritional support was identified. A new product, Emeraid Exotic Carnivore Diet, has proven effective in maintaining and even increasing the birds' body weights while in captivity. This has resulted in a 54-g increase in weight at release and better survival postrelease. Tips for mixing and using the new diet are included.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | The use of Emeraid Exotic Carnivore Diet improves postsurgical recovery and survival of long-tailed ducks |
| Series title | Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine |
| DOI | 10.1053/j.jepm.2010.05.002 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 2010 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Publisher location | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 4 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine |
| First page | 165 |
| Last page | 168 |
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