Exotic Animal Health And Husbandry Flashcards

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What does endothermic /warm blooded mean?

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Body temperature regulated internally

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``` To protect animals in captivity To ensure the best conditions To conserve wild species To record population To reduce illegal trade To prevent injuries to persons at risk ```

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Convention of interaction trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora 1973

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control of trade in endangered species 2007

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Dangerous wild animal act 1976

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Secretary states standard of modern zoo practice

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Pet animal act 1951

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Animal activities licensing 2018

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``` Pet stores Dealers Conservations Public collection Private collection ```

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Cites is an international agreement between countries They prevent and control the trade of animals between countries They protect 5800 species of animals They protect 30000 species of plants 183/195 countries are registered There are three appendixes that clarify the level of extinction

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Appendix I- Species threatened with extinction •Trade of these species can only be done in exceptional Appendix II- Species that are not necessarily threatened with extinct •Trade is strictly controlled to ensure their survival Appendix III- Species that are protected in at least one country which has asked other CITES countries to help control the trade

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This is a legislation that works with CITES To prevent the illegal trade of listed animals This legislation enforces any crimes committed against CITES They can punish with fines or imprisonments

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They ensure that all zoos meet the set minimum standards They send zoo inspectors every 4 years Regulated by DEFRA

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They ban the keeping of any animal listed on the act without either a zoo license, a pet shop license or DWA license DWA are hard to obtain A vet must inspect your premises Generally large carnivores and things like venomous snakes

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This is the legislation which replaces the Pet animal act 1951 The animal boarding establishment act 1963 The riding establishment act 1964 The breeding of dogs act 1963

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``` Live feeding of vertebrate prey it to be discouraged, should be avoided. If it has to take place then there should be Vet advice Written justification Ethical review Agreement from senior staff Not taken place in front of any public ```

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Obtaining, purchasing or getting an animal

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Sourcing that does not compromise the wild population, are sustainable and from captive bred sources

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``` Pet shops Home breeders Captive famed Rescue centres Auctions Wholesalers ```

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``` Illegal trade Wild caught Black market Importers Poachers ```

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Positives- Good place to buy from Animals are kept in the correct environments Staff know a lot about the animals The animals are bred in the uk Licensing and paperwork to ensure ethical purchasing

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Negatives- Bulk purchasing Disease can occur in the pet store Overcrowding Might not have enough space for the animals to be able to express normal behaviours Some staff might not have enough knowledge Have to make sure they are licensed

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``` Positives- specialist knowledge of the species they are selling Opportunity to see the parents Can see the set up of enclosures Check the suitability of owners Can purchase on the internet ```

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Negatives- may not have much knowledge if they are new to the industry Minimal choice of animals Limited documentation Buyers have to trust the breeders Welfare of animals not always up to correct standards Can illegally source and then breed from them

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``` Positives- breed in bulk Cheap purchase Main source for pet shops Mostly healthy animals sold No negative impact on the ecosystem ```

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Negatives- disease can occur which affects many animals at a time Staff can become overwhelmed with work

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``` Positives- help to re-home animals Does not impact population Knowledge from staff Normally adult size Behaviour assessments carried out Vaccinations ```

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``` Negatives- lack of history of the animals Existing behavioural issues Difficult to obtain Animals may become stressed Animals dangerous Enclosure set up not provided ```

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``` Positives- protect threatened habitats Jobs to local areas Raise awareness of the need for conservation Genetic diversity Getting new species Cheaper than captive bred animals ```

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``` Negatives- animals removed in bulk Decline in population Upset ecosystem Stress during capture and transport Wild animals can carry parasites Some wild animals cannot adjust to methods of feeding ```

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``` Positives- rare species Helps low economic countries Sometimes cheaper Provides food sources for locals Pest control ```

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``` Negatives- legal activity (gangs) Impacts wild population Destroys the environment Causes gang related violence Causes harm and distress to animals ```

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Suitable diet Suitable environment Ability to express normal behaviours To be homed with or without other animal To be protected from illness, disease and injury