Veterinary surgeons in zoological medicine

To be successful in zoo work veterinary surgeons must alter their approach and acquire a basic philosophy of concern for wild species. With proper motivation and background information and a good biological outlook, they would be in a unique position to solve problems essential to the continued existence of some species of wild animals and the betterment of human life. Veterinary schools will have to make a concentrated effort to give students an opportunity to explore the nature of the problems of wild animals. Present instruction in zoological medicine in the USA and Canada is described.

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				M. E. Fowler Historical Perspective of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine J Vet Med Educ, January 1, 2006; 33(3): 326 - 330. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]