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ReviewBMC veterinary research2025

Veterinary medicine in reintroduction and reinforcement of the European pond turtle Emys orbicularis: a review.

Carolin Eichert, Kathrin Theissinger, Benoît Quintard, Jean-Yves Georges

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Review in BMC veterinary research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Carolin EichertDepartment of Biogeography, University of Trier, Trier, 54296, Germany. caroeichert@t-online.de.
Kathrin TheissingerDepartment of Ecology, Faculty of Biology, Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität, Kaiserslautern-Landau, Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Benoît Quintard *Parc Zoologique Et Botanique de Mulhouse, Mulhouse, 68100, France.
Jean-Yves Georges *Long-term Studies in Ecology and Evolution (SEE-Life) program Neu-Woerr, Lauterbourg, Neuburg am Rhein, CNRS, Strasbourg, France.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The European pond turtle Emys orbicularis is among the most endangered reptile species in Europe, facing severe population decline due to habitat loss and environmental degradation. Conservation efforts increasingly rely on translocation-based strategies, including species reintroduction and reinforcement. Veterinary medicine plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and survival of captive-bred and translocated individuals, yet standardized health assessment protocols remain scarce. This review based on 418 publications synthesizes current veterinary practices related to freshwater turtle conservation, focusing on health monitoring before, during, and after translocation. We evaluate key medical concerns across different life stages, including prevention of zootechnical issues, pathogen screening, microbiome health, and adaptation challenges in captive and wild populations. Additionally, we propose standardized health assessment guidelines to improve diagnostic accuracy and long-term monitoring, and provide a global overview of the common health issues as well as normal blood reference values. By fostering transdisciplinary collaboration between veterinarians, researchers and conservationists, this study aims to refine best practices and ensure sustainable, evidence-based conservation efforts for E. orbicularis and other freshwater turtle species.

Indexed as

Conservation of Natural ResourcesEndangered SpeciesTurtlesVeterinary MedicineAnimalsEuropeCaptive breedingConservation management processContagious disease controlFreshwater turtlesHealth monitoringQuarantine regimeSpecies translocation

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PMID41241723
PMCPMC12619337

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