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Which bones are most commonly affected by metabolic bone disease in primates?
Leg bones
What is the main cause of metabolic bone disease in primates?
Lack of dietary calcium
What are rachitic rosettes?
Firm swellings along the ribcage
What can blood sampling assess in cases of metabolic bone disease in primates?
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What is the recommended calcium:phosphorus ratio for preventing metabolic bone disease in primates?
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Which condition is commonly seen in adult male great apes, especially gorillas?
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What is the management approach for heart failure in great apes?
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Which condition has been reported in great apes and Old World primates and is considered one of the most commonly seen gynecological issues in Old World primates?
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What is the preferred method of restraint for larger simian NHPs?
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Which condition is uncommon in the UK due to the absence of suitable vectors?
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Which condition is specific to black lemurs and results in periarticular bone growth?
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What is the treatment for type 2 diabetes in overweight primates?
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What is the cause of type 1 diabetes in primates?
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Which condition causes liver damage in lemurs and other prosimians?
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What are the clinical signs of hypovitaminosis C in NHPs?
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