Nutrition Advisory Group
 

Session One. Session Title: Introduction and Overview.
Session Moderator: Mark Edwards

State of the NAG Address - Collaboration with AAZV and European Zoo Nutrition, and the Priority Items for the Group. M.Edwards, NAG Vice-Chair, NAG Executive Committee; San Diego Zoo. S. Crissey, Chair, NAG Executive Committee; Brookfield Zoo

Which way forward for European Zoo Nutrition?   J. Nijboer, A. Fidgett, J-M.Hatt. Rotterdam Zoo, University of Glascow, and University of Zurich.

Chronicle of Zoological Classification.  Obrock, C. and E. Clemens; University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

An Alternative Grouping of Mammals in Nutritional Terms. Obrock, C. and E. Clemens; University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

Session Two. Session Title: Folivores.
Session Moderator: Eduardo Valdes

Nutritional Management of Acute and Chronic Bloat in Giant Eland (Taurotragus gigas derbianus).  Edwards, M. Zoological Society of San Diego.

Feed Intake, Diet Utilization, and Composition of Browses Consumed by the Sumatran Rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) in a North American Zoo.  Dierenfeld, E.S., R.E.C. Wildman, and S. Romo. Wildlife Conservation Society, University of Delaware, and Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

Browse Preference and Palatability of Colobus guereza kikuyensis at the Denver Zoological Gardens.*  Kirschner, A.C., L. Putnam, A.A. Clavin, and N.A. Irlbeck. Colorado State University

Effects of Bamboo Intake on Fecal Consistency in Giant Pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)*   Nickley, J.K., M.S. Edwards, and R.E. Bray. California State Polytechnic University and the Zoological Society of San Diego.

Association of Enterolith Formation Relative to Water Source pH Consumed by Wild Equids Under Captive Conditions.*  Gaffney, M., R. Bray, and M.Edwards. California State Polytechnic University and the Zoological Society of San Diego.

Session Three. Session Title: Nutritional Assessment
Session Moderator: Edd Clemens

Variation in Serum Ferritin, Serum Iron, Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC), and Percent Transferrin Saturation in Northern Fur Seals - A Retrospective Study.  Mazzaro, L.M., J.L. Dunn, D.J. St.Aubin, G. Andrews, and S. Chavey. Mystic Aquarium and Kansas State University.

Body Condition Scoring of Wild Equids in Captivity. Bray, R.E. California State Polytechnic Institute.

A Survey of Health and Nutrition of Captive Moose (Alces alces) in Europe.   Clauss, M; Institute of Zoo Biology and Wildlife Research, Berlin, Germany

Nutritional Assessment: What has been useful with Special Considerations to Biochemical Techniques**  Crissey, S., M. Maslanka, and D. Ullrey. Brookfield Zoo, Memphis Zoo, and Michigan State University.

Session Four. Posters.

Validation of Techniques for Elemental Analysis in a Zoo Nutrition Lab.  Hellinga, D.G., A.S. Hunt, A.M. Ward, and O.T. Oftedal; Department of Zoological Research, National Zoological Park and Nutritional Services, Fort Worth Zoo.

Conversion of Six Domestic Ferrets (Mustela putorius) from Commercial Cat Foods to a Commercial Domestic Ferret Food.   Levine, S., B. Toddes, and J. Erickson; The Zoological Society of Philadelphia and The Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Massachusetts.

Evaluation of an Alternative Feline Diet at the Toronto Zoo.  Salter, S., J. Twinney, L. Bernal-Soler, J. Atkinson, and E.V. Valdes. Metro Toronto Zoo.

The Potential to Increase Neutral Detergent Fiber Levels in Ape Diets Using Readily Available Preoduce.   Schmidt, D.A., M.S. Kerley, J.L. Dempsey, and I.J. Porton; University of Missouri - Columbia and The St. Louis Zoo.

Lisbon Zoo - The Development of an Animal Nutrition Department.  Vidigal, A. and J.P. deSilva; Lisbon Zoo.

A Survey of Nutrient Content of Foods Consumed by Free-Ranging and Captive Jamaican Iguanas (Cyclura collei).  Ward, A.M., J. Dempsey, P. Vogel, R. Nelson, and R. Hudson; Fort Worth Zoo, St. Louis Zoo, and University of West Indes.

Session Five. Session Title: Dietary Husbandry
Session Moderator: Mary Allen

Leadbeater’s Possum: Nutritional and Environmental Challenges of Captive Possums in Eight Zoos.  McWilliams, D.A. and J.L. Atkinson. University of Guelph.

Nutrient Composition of Locally-obtained Native Fishes (St. Catherine’s Island Wildlife Survival Center, GA, USA) Compared with Fish Commonly Purchased for North American Zoo Feeding Programs.  Corse, M., M. Glick-Bauer, B. Saul, and E. Dierenfeld; Wildlife Conservation Society and Augusta State University.

The Effect of Diet on Growth and Development of Puerto Rican Crested Toad (Peltophryne lemur) Tadpoles.  Valdes, E., A. Owen, G. Crenshaw, A. Lintini, and L. Lambrakis. Metro Toronto Zoo.

Fruit Bats: Nutrition and Dietary Husbandry **  Dempsey, J. St Louis Zoo.

Asian Small-Clawed Otters: Nutrition and Dietary Husbandry**  Maslanka, M. and S. Crissey; Memphis Zoo and Brookfield Zoo.

Callitrichids: Nutrition and Dietary Husbandry**  Lintzenich, B. and S. Crissey; Brookfield Zoo.

Session Six. Session Title: Bird Nutrition
Session Moderator: Mark Edwards

Energy Metabolizability and Nutrient Digestibility in the Magpie (Pica pica).  Harper, E.J. and D.W. MacDonald; Waltham Center for Pet Nutrition.

Nutritional Evaluation of the Hand-rearing Protocol for the San Clemente Island Loggerhead Shrike.  Lisi. K. M.S. Edwards, and R.E. Bray; California State Polytechnic Institute and Zoological Society of San Diego.

Testing a Vitamin Supplement Paste in Jackass Penguins (Spheniscus demersus).  Nijboer, J., E.S. Dierenfeld, and J. Lindemans; Rotterdam Zoo, Wildlife Conservation Society, and University Hospital Rotterdam.

Micronesian Kingfishers: Nutrition and Dietary Husbandry**  Slifka, K.A., S. Crissey, B. Toddes, and B. Bahner. Brookfield Zoo and Philadelphia Zoo

Nutrient Intake and Dietary Husbandry Guidelines for Captive Penguins**  Crissey, S., K. Slifka, and P. McGill. Brookfield Zoo.

Session Seven. Session Title: Diet Formulation Issues
Session Moderator: Duane Ullrey

Invited Paper: TSE’s: U.S. Enforcement Strategies and What they Mean to You.  Hoestenbach, Jr.,R. Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, TAMUS.

Quality Control for Items Used in Exotic Animal Diets**  Bernard, J. and J. Dempsey. Michigan State University and St. Louis Zoo.

Tags - Friend or Foe?   Sadler, B.; Mazuri.

Nutrient Composition of Whole Prey**  Dierenfeld, E.; Wildlife Conservation Society.

Zoo Nutrition with Budget Constraints  Irlbeck, N.A. Colorado State University.

Workshop. Title: Nutrition Basics.
Workshop Moderator: Ann Ward

Proximates and Fiber Analysis

Vitamin Analysis Methodology

Mineral Analysis Methodology

When, Where, Why, and How of Sample Analysis