Preventive medicine programme manual for Dubai safari park animals; benefits, challenges and strategic approach

A well-implemented Preventive Medicine Programme is the foundation of any zoological park, as it is difficult to perform diagnostic tests or treat sick wild animals successfully. Many wild species are adept at hiding signs of illness and their behavior in captivity may not always reflect the typical signs of illness; and disease outbreaks can have devastating population effects. This article discusses the advantages, challenges, and strategies approach for the preventive medicine program in a multi-species environment, particularly in Dubai Safari Park. Preventive medicine programme become critical and challenging in such complex and diverse facilities. The unique requirements of individual species add to the complexity of this programme.