Bestimmung des Ernährungszustandes von mediterranen Landschildkröten (Testudo spp.) – eine Übersicht

Zusammenfassung

Die Beurteilung des Ernährungszustandes ist bei allen Patienten ein wichtiger Bestandteil der Allgemeinuntersuchung. Bei Landschildkröten stellt dies aufgrund ihrer besonderen Anatomie und der Einschränkungen durch den Panzer eine Herausforderung dar. Trotz ihrer Beliebtheit und des entsprechend hohen Aufkommens in der tierärztlichen Praxis existiert derzeit kein etablierter Standard für die Bewertung ihres Ernährungszustandes und der Körperkondition. Die Auswahl der Untersuchungsmethode ist abhängig von der Ausstattung der jeweiligen Praxis. Da jede Methode Vor- und Nachteile hat, sollte die Erhebung des Ernährungszustandes bei Landschildkröten immer auf mehreren Faktoren basieren. Detailliertes Wissen über die Physiologie von Schildkröten ist bei der Wahl der richtigen Methode von essenzieller Bedeutung. Der Artikel bietet einen Überblick über die derzeit bekanntesten Methoden und der Anwendungsmöglichkeiten in der tierärztlichen Praxis unter Berücksichtigung der physiologischen Besonderheiten von Landschildkröten.

Abstract

Assessing the nutritional status is a crucial component of the general examination for all patients. However, in tortoises, this may be challenging due to their unique anatomy and limitations of the shell. Despite their popularity, there is currently no established standard for assessing their nutritional status and body condition. Depending on the equipment of the veterinary practice, different examination methods are available. As each method has advantages and disadvantages and no clear references exist, an assessment of the nutritional status of tortoises should always consist of several factors. Therefore, detailed knowledge of tortoise physiology is essential when selecting the appropriate method. This article presents an overview of the currently best-known methods and their possible applications in veterinary practice, considering the physiological characteristics of tortoises.

Schlüsselwörter

Chelonia - Body Condition Score - Körperkondition - Reptilien

Keywords

Chelonian - body condition score - nutritional status - reptiles

Publication History

Received: 04 July 2024

Accepted: 17 September 2024

Article published online:
05 December 2024

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