egenerative joint disease in the skeletal remains of a captive Bornean sun bear (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus)
The Bornean sun bear (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus) is recognized as the smallest bear species globally and is vulnerable to degenerative joint disease (DJD). This study presents the results of a detailed examination of the skeleton remains of one adult male captive Bornean sun bear obtained from...
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| author | Awang-Junaidi, Awang Hazmi Nie, Yeoh Boon Wong, Siew Te Sarkawi, Nur Nabila Khairul Anuar, Wafeq Mu’Izzadin Zainal Ariffin, Siti Mariam |
| author_facet | Awang-Junaidi, Awang Hazmi Nie, Yeoh Boon Wong, Siew Te Sarkawi, Nur Nabila Khairul Anuar, Wafeq Mu’Izzadin Zainal Ariffin, Siti Mariam |
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| description | The Bornean sun bear (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus) is recognized as the smallest bear species globally and is vulnerable to degenerative joint disease (DJD). This study presents the results of a detailed examination of the skeleton remains of one adult male captive Bornean sun bear obtained from the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC), Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia, specifically for DJD lesions. The examination revealed osteoarthritis in multiple sites of the appendicular joint, including the hip joint, stifle joint, elbow joint, and carpal joint, with bilateral involvement. Spondylosis deformans was observed in the cervical and thoracic vertebrae. The DJD changes include osteophyte formation, subchondral bone degradation, and joint remodelling. In conclusion, the findings provide valuable insights into the joint health of Bornean sun bear and highlight the importance of proactive measures to mitigate factors contributing to joint degeneration, such as optimizing husbandry practices and providing appropriate environmental enrichment. |
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| spelling | upm-1171212025-09-24T07:59:04Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117121/ egenerative joint disease in the skeletal remains of a captive Bornean sun bear (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus) Awang-Junaidi, Awang Hazmi Nie, Yeoh Boon Wong, Siew Te Sarkawi, Nur Nabila Khairul Anuar, Wafeq Mu’Izzadin Zainal Ariffin, Siti Mariam The Bornean sun bear (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus) is recognized as the smallest bear species globally and is vulnerable to degenerative joint disease (DJD). This study presents the results of a detailed examination of the skeleton remains of one adult male captive Bornean sun bear obtained from the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC), Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia, specifically for DJD lesions. The examination revealed osteoarthritis in multiple sites of the appendicular joint, including the hip joint, stifle joint, elbow joint, and carpal joint, with bilateral involvement. Spondylosis deformans was observed in the cervical and thoracic vertebrae. The DJD changes include osteophyte formation, subchondral bone degradation, and joint remodelling. In conclusion, the findings provide valuable insights into the joint health of Bornean sun bear and highlight the importance of proactive measures to mitigate factors contributing to joint degeneration, such as optimizing husbandry practices and providing appropriate environmental enrichment. ResearchersLinks Ltd 2024 Article NonPeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117121/1/117121.pdf Awang-Junaidi, Awang Hazmi and Nie, Yeoh Boon and Wong, Siew Te and Sarkawi, Nur Nabila and Khairul Anuar, Wafeq Mu’Izzadin and Zainal Ariffin, Siti Mariam (2024) egenerative joint disease in the skeletal remains of a captive Bornean sun bear (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus). Journal of Animal Health and Production, 12 (4). art. no. undefined. pp. 557-561. ISSN eISSN: 2308-2801 https://researcherslinks.com/current-issues/Degenerative-Joint-Disease-in-the-Skeletal-Remains-of-a-Captive-Bornean-Sun-Bear-Helarctos-malayanus-euryspilus/34/3/10110/html 10.17582/journal.jahp/2024/12.4.557.561 |
| spellingShingle | Awang-Junaidi, Awang Hazmi Nie, Yeoh Boon Wong, Siew Te Sarkawi, Nur Nabila Khairul Anuar, Wafeq Mu’Izzadin Zainal Ariffin, Siti Mariam egenerative joint disease in the skeletal remains of a captive Bornean sun bear (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus) |
| title | egenerative joint disease in the skeletal remains of a captive Bornean sun bear (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus) |
| title_full | egenerative joint disease in the skeletal remains of a captive Bornean sun bear (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus) |
| title_fullStr | egenerative joint disease in the skeletal remains of a captive Bornean sun bear (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus) |
| title_full_unstemmed | egenerative joint disease in the skeletal remains of a captive Bornean sun bear (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus) |
| title_short | egenerative joint disease in the skeletal remains of a captive Bornean sun bear (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus) |
| title_sort | egenerative joint disease in the skeletal remains of a captive bornean sun bear (helarctos malayanus euryspilus) |
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