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| Robert, N.; Walzer, C.; Petit, T.; Vitaud, C. | |
| Neurological diseases in cheetah | |
| 2006 Conference Proceeding | |
Captive cheetahs have larger adrenal cortices (adrenal hyperplasia) and higher level of fecal corticoids than free-ranging cheetahs, suggesting that chronic stress may contribute to many health problems of captive cheetahs (Terio, 2004). Among the neurological diseases, the cheetah ataxia, caused by a degenerative spinal cord disorder affecting young and adult cheetahs, represents a serious threat for a sustainable captive cheetah population in Europe. Furthermore several cases of FSE have been diagnosed in European cheetahs. Although the disease has been reported in several large cat species, the relatively high incidence in cheetahs suggests that they may be more susceptible than other zoo felids. In North America, a neurological disease of undetermined aetiology and known as leucoencephalopathy has been reported in numerous adult cheetahs |
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