Hatt J M, Baumgartner R
Abteilung für Zoo-, Heim- und Wildtiere, Veterinär-Medizinischen Fakultät, Universität Zürich.
Schweiz Arch Tierheilkd. 1996;138(12):573-8.
During this century the field of work for zoo veterinarians has dramatically changed. Preventive medicine at herd, group or even species level has gained importance. The therapy of single animals is no longer a priority. On the basis of recent developments progress for the future can be proposed. Effective conservation requires thinking and action by a combination of different specialists. Exchange of information at an international level will be of increasing importance. The continuing specialisation in veterinary and human medicine requires interdisciplinary co-operation. The ethics of research and medical interventions on zoo animals is of concern to the public and it is necessary to publicly advance the arguments for and against. The training of specialized zoo veterinarians should be increased.
在本世纪，动物园兽医的工作领域发生了巨大变化。群体、甚至物种层面的预防医学变得愈发重要。单只动物的治疗不再是首要任务。基于近期的发展，可以对未来的进展提出建议。有效的保护需要不同专家联合起来思考并采取行动。国际层面的信息交流将变得越来越重要。兽医和人类医学领域持续的专业化需要跨学科合作。针对动物园动物的研究和医疗干预的伦理问题受到公众关注，有必要公开提出支持和反对的论据。应加强专业动物园兽医的培训。
