Ultrasonographic characterization of of the abdominal and pelvic organs of the spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus) in captivity

Authors

  • Camila Talavera C. Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Departamento Académico de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Laboratorio de Vida Silvestre. Lima, Peru https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9184-074X
  • Karina Muñoz D. Patronato del Parque de Las Leyendas - Felipe Benavides Barreda. Lima, Peru
  • Catalina Hermoza G. Patronato del Parque de Las Leyendas - Felipe Benavides Barreda. Lima, Peru
  • Ricardo Grandez R. Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Departamento Académico de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Laboratorio de Vida Silvestre. Lima, Peru https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4547-7630

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v32i6.21693

Keywords:

ultrasound, abdominal organs, Tremarctos ornatus, Ursidae

Abstract

The aim of this study was to characterize ultrasound images of the abdominal and pelvic organs of the spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus) in captivity. Eight adult specimens (3 males and 2 females) from the Patronato del Parque de las Leyendas zoo (Lima, Peru) and two males from the Mundo Natural Rescue Center (Tingo María, Peru) were evaluated. A MyLab OneVet (Esaote) ultrasound machine with a 4-9 MHz convex transducer was used. The kidney was found to have a multilobed shape, similar to that of other ursids and domestic bovines. The ultrasonographic and topographic characteristics of the abdominal organs, as well as of the testes, are similar to those described in other domestic carnivorous species, with variations proportional to the larger size of the species. The testis has a little marked and discontinuous mediastinum testis.

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Published

2021-12-22

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 6 (2021)

Section

Artículos Primarios

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How to Cite

Talavera C., C., Muñoz D., K., Hermoza G., C., & Grandez R., R. (2021). Ultrasonographic characterization of of the abdominal and pelvic organs of the spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus) in captivity. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 32(6), e21693. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v32i6.21693