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11 June 2021 BIOMEDICAL EVALUATION OF THE GOLDEN-CROWNED SIFAKA (PROPITHECUS TATTERSALLI) IN DARAINA, MADAGASCAR
Annie Page-Karjian, Terry M. Norton, Edward E. Louis Jr, Randall E. Junge
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Abstract

Complete medical examinations were performed on 25 wild golden-crowned sifaka (Propithecus tattersalli) from northeastern Madagascar. Each animal received a complete physical examination and weight, body temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate were documented. Blood samples were collected for packed cell volume, estimated total white blood cell count, serum biochemical profile, fat-soluble vitamin analysis, trace mineral analysis, and Toxoplasma gondii serology. All animals examined were adults and determined to be in good health and body condition. No ectoparasites were observed. Fecal samples were collected for endoparasite examination and bacterial culture; while no endoparasites were observed, fecal samples from two females cultured positive for Bacillus cereus. One male lemur had a positive antibody titer to Toxoplasma gondii immunoglobulin G. These baseline health data provide an important foundation for continued monitoring of this critically endangered species.

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Annie Page-Karjian, Terry M. Norton, Edward E. Louis Jr, and Randall E. Junge "BIOMEDICAL EVALUATION OF THE GOLDEN-CROWNED SIFAKA (PROPITHECUS TATTERSALLI) IN DARAINA, MADAGASCAR," Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 52(2), 726-731, (11 June 2021). https://doi.org/10.1638/2020-0087
Accepted: 4 December 2020; Published: 11 June 2021
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