Ultrasonographic characterization of the abdominal and pelvic organs of the captive-bred Hoffmann's two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni) in captivity

Authors

  • Sergio Salgado N. Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Departamento Académico de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Lima, Peru
  • Ricardo Grandez R. Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Departamento Académico de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Lima, Peru https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4547-7630
  • Karina Muñoz D. Patronato del Parque de las Leyendas, Lima, Peru
  • Catalina Hermoza G. Parque Zoológico Huachipa, Peru

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v35i1.27374

Keywords:

Choloepus hoffmanni, Hoffmann's two-toed sloth, xenarthra, ultrasound

Abstract

Adult specimens of Choloepus hoffmanni, 14 females and 5 males, bred in captivity, in apparent good health, were used to perform an ultrasound evaluation of the abdominal and pelvic organs using the ESAOTE MyLab One Vet ultrasound scanner with SC3123 convex transducer, 9-4 MHz. The results indicate that the ultrasound characteristics and dimensions of the abdominal organs of C. hoffmanni are very similar to those observed in the tamandua and other companion animals of similar size; however, it differs from other species in that the liver has less echogenicity than the kidney, the stomach is large, and the testicles are located intra-pelvically; and the fullness of the stomach and urinary bladder can affect the topographic location and visualization of other abdominal organs.

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Published

2024-02-29

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 1 (2024)

Section

Artículos Primarios

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Copyright (c) 2024 Karina Muñoz D., Catalina Hermoza G., Sergio Salgado N., Ricardo Grandez R.

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How to Cite

Salgado N., S., Grandez R., R., Muñoz D., K., & Hermoza G., C. (2024). Ultrasonographic characterization of the abdominal and pelvic organs of the captive-bred Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni) in captivity. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 35(1), e27374. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v35i1.27374