Exotics & Birds

As people are awakening to the desperate battle being waged to preserve animals from extinction a small but influential group of veterinarians and animal science researchers are using the benefits of non-invasive diagnostic imaging to assist in this battle. Apart from ultrasound's use as an important research and diagnostic imaging tool, it is also being used to help collect the oocytes (eggs) of these endangered species for producing a new generation through in vitro fertilization. For more information on ultrasound use in wildlife, visit the Endangered Wildlife Trust Web site. Ultrasound can also be used in the breeding of domesticated exotic animals & birds: an interesting site on Gila Monsters and ultrasound.

Articles:

• Ultrasonographic diagnosis of renal disease in a bearded dragon

• Ultrasonographic diagnosis of pregnancy in some species of reptiles

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