A Copy of the Survey to be sent to all Holding Institutions
Saddle-billed Stork Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis
Diet and Health Survey 2015
As fecundity of this species in captivity is dropping from previous levels, and with the report of developmental abnormalities in recent hatchlings, there are concerns that there is a nutritional basis for these incidents. Because the vitamin and trace mineral status of the female influences the nutritional status of the egg and thus the chick, we would like to establish normal vitamin and mineral blood values for this species. In order to determine what are potentially expected normal blood values for Saddle-billed Storks Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis blood samples will be requested from all institutions holding this species, regardless of age or gender, this protocol and request will follow in conjunction with this survey.
Institution Name: ____________________________________________________________
Individual filling out questionnaire: ______________________________________________
Contact information: __________________________________________________________
Number of Animals in Collection: ________________
ISIS Number | Studbook # | Gender | D.O.B. | Number of living offspring |
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Has this species ever reproduced successfully at your institution? Y / N
If no, please provide details: _____________________________________________________________
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If yes, please provide details: (i.e. with this pair, a previous pair, etc….)___________________________
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Do you parent incubate or artificially incubate? __________________________________________
Do you typically parent rear or hand rear? _________________________________________________
Do you necropsy SB Stork eggs? Y / N
If no, please provide reason why _______________________________________________________
If yes, is this done by veterinary or husbandry staff? _______________________________________
If veterinary, please provide copies of gross necropsy or histopath reports ______________
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If husbandry staff, please provide copies or a summary of any notes taken _______________
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Please detail egg losses below:
Year | Number of Eggs Laid | Number of Eggs Hatched | Number of Eggs that did not hatch (of those that did not hatch, indicate if infertile, dead in shell, etc…) |
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Any developmental or malpositions noted? Y/ N
If Yes, please detail individually and describe malposition/developmental abnormality ____________
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What is the primary diet of your Saddle-billed Storks: (Please attach Diet Sheet if possible)
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Do you alter this diet during breeding season? If so, please detail: _____________________________
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Do you provide any supplementation? Y / N
If yes, please provide details: (i.e. brand name, nutrient breakdown, etc..): ______________________
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What percentage of the diet do your birds typically consume overall? ___________________________
What percentage of each food item do the birds typically consume overall? _____________________
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