Pasantía en medicina y manejo de animales exóticos y silvestres en el Instituto Clodomiro Picado de la Universidad de Costa Rica, Consultas veterinarias en el Gran Área Metropolitana (Costa Rica), en la Clínica de Mascotas, Reptiles y Aves y en el Instituto de Investigación de Vida Silvestre Terrestre y Acuática de la Escuela Superior de Medicina Veterinaria de Hannover (Alemania)
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2025-03-01
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Monge-Morales, Carolina
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Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
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Se llevó a cabo una pasantía en medicina y manejo de animales silvestres y exóticos en cuatro escenarios: el Instituto Clodomiro Picado (ICP) de la Universidad de Costa Rica, la Clínica de Mascotas, Reptiles y Aves de la Escuela Superior de Medicina Veterinaria de Hannover, el Instituto de Investigación de Vida Silvestre Terrestre y Acuática (ITAW) en Alemania, y en consultas privadas de animales exóticos en la Gran Área Metropolitana (GAM) bajo la supervisión del Dr. Diego Campos Picado. Estas experiencias, desarrolladas entre febrero y octubre de 2023, sumaron 1020 horas de formación práctica. En el ICP se adquirió experiencia en el manejo seguro de serpientes venenosas en cautiverio, manipulando con gancho herpetológico a 51 individuos de seis especies, participando en la limpieza de recintos, alimentación y observando extracciones de veneno. También se realizaron necropsias para identificar causas de muerte y registrar hallazgos relevantes. En Hannover, se trabajó con 22 especies de mascotas exóticas, participando en consultas, 16 procedimientos quirúrgicos y el uso de técnicas de diagnóstico por imagen. En el ITAW, se llevaron a cabo necropsias en 26 individuos, y se monitorearon 164 anfibios durante cinco giras de campo para detectar hongos patógenos. En la GAM, se colaboró en 30 casos clínicos, que incluyeron seis procedimientos quirúrgicos y el uso de imágenes diagnósticas, además de anamnesis detalladas que identificaron errores en dieta y manejo, generando recomendaciones para mejorar el bienestar de los pacientes. A través de estas experiencias, se desarrollaron habilidades en manejo de animales en cautiverio, ejecución de necropsias, toma de muestras, técnicas de inmovilización y abordaje diagnóstico y terapéutico en especies silvestres y exóticas.
An internship in medicine and management of wildlife and exotic animals was conducted in four settings: the Clodomiro Picado Institute (ICP) at the University of Costa Rica, the Clinic for Exotic Pets, Reptiles, and Birds at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, the Institute of Terrestrial and Aquatic Wildlife Research (ITAW) in Germany, and private consultations for exotic animals in the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM) under the supervision of Dr. Diego Campos Picado. These experiences, carried out between February and October 2023, totaled 1,020 hours of practical training. At the ICP, experience was gained in the safe handling of venomous snakes in captivity, including the use of a snake hook to manipulate 51 individuals from six species, participating in enclosure cleaning, feeding, and observing venom extraction. Necropsies were also performed to identify causes of death and record relevant findings. In Hannover, 22 exotic pet species were treated, participating in consultations, 16 surgical procedures, and the use of diagnostic imaging techniques. At the ITAW, necropsies were performed on 26 individuals, mainly seals and amphibians, and 164 amphibians were monitored during five field trips to detect pathogenic fungi. In the GAM, 30 clinical cases were addressed, including six surgical procedures and the use of diagnostic imaging, as well as conducting detailed anamneses to identify errors in diet and management, providing recommendations to improve patient welfare. Through these experiences, skills were developed in the management of captive animals, the execution of necropsies, sample collection, immobilization techniques, and diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in wildlife and exotic species.
An internship in medicine and management of wildlife and exotic animals was conducted in four settings: the Clodomiro Picado Institute (ICP) at the University of Costa Rica, the Clinic for Exotic Pets, Reptiles, and Birds at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, the Institute of Terrestrial and Aquatic Wildlife Research (ITAW) in Germany, and private consultations for exotic animals in the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM) under the supervision of Dr. Diego Campos Picado. These experiences, carried out between February and October 2023, totaled 1,020 hours of practical training. At the ICP, experience was gained in the safe handling of venomous snakes in captivity, including the use of a snake hook to manipulate 51 individuals from six species, participating in enclosure cleaning, feeding, and observing venom extraction. Necropsies were also performed to identify causes of death and record relevant findings. In Hannover, 22 exotic pet species were treated, participating in consultations, 16 surgical procedures, and the use of diagnostic imaging techniques. At the ITAW, necropsies were performed on 26 individuals, mainly seals and amphibians, and 164 amphibians were monitored during five field trips to detect pathogenic fungi. In the GAM, 30 clinical cases were addressed, including six surgical procedures and the use of diagnostic imaging, as well as conducting detailed anamneses to identify errors in diet and management, providing recommendations to improve patient welfare. Through these experiences, skills were developed in the management of captive animals, the execution of necropsies, sample collection, immobilization techniques, and diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in wildlife and exotic species.
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ANIMALES EXÓTICOS, DIAGNÓSTICO (MEDICINA VETERINARIA), SERPIENTES, MANEJO DE VIDA SILVESTRE, EXOTIC ANIMALS, DIAGNOSIS (VETERINARY MEDICINE), SNAKES, WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT