a simple special protocol using semichon’s acetic carmine stain was applied for examination of muscles of some small mammals, naturally infected with sarcocystis spp. using this method, infected muscles fibers with sarcocystis could easily be differentiated from muscle tissues. this method can be applied for screening of infected muscles with sarcocystis cysts on large number of samples for epi...

A variety of terrestrial small mammals with diverse size, form, geographic range, and ecological niche inhabit southern forests. Some are highly specialized for their environment, such as the semi-aquatic species or fossorial species, such as moles. Some, such as the cotton rat, are widely distributed throughout the region and others highly restrictive in their range and habitat. Because of the...

Overview The purpose of this guide is to provide information and serve as a refresher for veterinarians and wildlife biologists who have prior experience with anesthesia and as a training tool for those learning anesthesia under supervision. Anesthesia is loss of sensation, with or without loss of consciousness. General anesthesia is a drug-induced state of total unconsciousness. Anesthesia is ...