Animal Care and Management at the National Zoo : Interim Report Paperback / softback

This interim report assesses issues related to animal management, husbandry, health, and care at the Smithsonian Institution's National Zoological Park.

The report finds that there are shortcomings in care and management that are threatening the well-being of the animal collection and identifies the "most pressing" issues that should be addressed. Table of ContentsFront MatterEXECUTIVE SUMMARY1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND2 ANIMAL CARE AND MANAGEMENT3 RECORD KEEPING4 PEST MANAGEMENT5 MISSION AND STRATEGIC PLANNINGREFERENCESNATIONAL ZOO DOCUMENTSA National Zoological Park General MemorandaB Clinical Notes Summary Report MedARKS Medical Record for Grevy'sZebra "Buumba"C Clinical Notes Summary Report MedARKS Medical Record for Grevy'sZebra "Buumba"D Medical Record Report MedARKS Medical Record for Grevy's Zebra"Buumba"E Zoo Registrar Job DescriptionF Public Meeting AgendasABOUT THE AUTHORSBOARD ON AGRICULTURE ANDINSTITUTE FOR LABORATORY ANIMAL RESEARCH