no edit summary
Line 23: Line 23:  
*Haematology and biochemistry to establish a minimum data base
 
*Haematology and biochemistry to establish a minimum data base
 
*Serology if thought appropriate e.g. ophidian paramyxovirus (OPMV)
 
*Serology if thought appropriate e.g. ophidian paramyxovirus (OPMV)
 +
 +
==Veterinary involvement==
 +
Veterinary involvement in a preventive medicine program should include regular screening as well as disease investigation.  Regular screening can include annual physical examinations, haematology and biochemical tests, faecal tests and other tests as deemed necessary.  Regular screening of prey for infectious disease is also worthwhile considering.  Disease investigation includes examinations as necessary and necropsies.  Isolation of any infectious organism can be used for autogenous vaccination production.
 +
 
[[Category:Lizard_Husbandry]][[Category:Snake_Husbandry]]
 
[[Category:Lizard_Husbandry]][[Category:Snake_Husbandry]]
Author
917

edits