Exotic Animal Practice in West Asia/Middle East
Middle East is a diverse and developing exotic animal market. Undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing professional development (CPD) education are noticeably absent except in few countries. Avian species are the most commonly kept due to traditional falconry or aviculture. Small mammal and reptile pet numbers are increasing. Endangered wildlife is still illegally kept and trafficked. Common diseases are similar to other continents related heavily with poor diet and husbandry due to uneducated, financially restrained, and prejudiced owners. There is a significant lack of board-certified specialists, teaching facilities, or dedicated private practitioners who thirst for CPD. Clinical research is absent except falcons.
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Panagiotis N. Azmanis, Seyed Ahmad Madani, Amir Rostami, Naqa Saleh Mahdi Tamimi, Mark Magdy Erian Source Type: research
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