15/11/2024
Cómo reconocer la condición corporal de los crocodilianos 🐊
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Check out the “CrocBSI” - A simple visual crocodilian body scoring method.
"Being able to visually and quickly assess and communicate the body score (BS) of crocodilians is fundamentally important for crocodilian managers and veterinarians. BS, also referred to as “body condition score”, is an indication of an animal’s fitness based on the amount of fat and muscle tissue located at specific points on the body, reflective of its current nutritional and health status as well as its adaption to the environment. Being able to detect changes in BS early allows prompt management, and where necessary, veterinary assistance to uphold the highest crocodilian welfare standards." Read more in the July-September CSG Newsletter: https://buff.ly/4fdplAx