Operating Conditioning in Bennett Ualabies (Macropus Rufogriseus) Ex Situ for Drugs Administration by Oral Route

Authors

  • Mart#xED;nez-Espina, Ver#xF3;nica Isabel

  • Casta#xF1;eda D#xED;az-Samayoa

  • Andrea

  • Villatoro-Chac#xF3;n

  • Daniela Mariel

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34257/GJMRGVOL21IS1PG15

Keywords:

conditioning, sensitization, stimulus

Abstract

The objective of this study was the oral administration of trimetoprim sulfamethoxazole as a prophylactic therapy in Bennett#x2019;s Wallabies (Macropus Rufogriseus) through the use of operant conditioning. In the study participated 15 animals of different gender and age, all of them living at #x201C;La Aurora#x201D; National Zoo in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The investigation was divided in 2 stages, first the desensitization and conditioning of the animals and second the oral administration of the drug. Results indicated that 76% of the population had a positive response to the desensitization and conditioning, however only 20% consumed the 100% of the dose. In conclusion the operant conditioning is an excellent tool for desensitizing and creating a routine with zoo animals, but further investigation is required to determine the efficiency of the administration of an oral treatment on this species.

How to Cite

Mart#xED;nez-Espina, Ver#xF3;nica Isabel, Casta#xF1;eda D#xED;az-Samayoa, Andrea, Villatoro-Chac#xF3;n, & Daniela Mariel. (2021). Operating Conditioning in Bennett Ualabies (Macropus Rufogriseus) Ex Situ for Drugs Administration by Oral Route. Global Journal of Medical Research, 21(G1), 15–20. https://doi.org/10.34257/GJMRGVOL21IS1PG15

Operating Conditioning in Bennett Ualabies (Macropus Rufogriseus) Ex Situ for Drugs Administration by Oral Route

Published

2021-01-15