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New in ZIMS for Medical: Upload test lab results directly to the animal’s record, saving manual data entry

January 4, 2021
Rachel Thompson
Aquatics, AZA, Care and Welfare, EAZA, husbandry, Members, WAZA, ZAA-Australasia, ZIMS
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Zoo, aquarium, wildlife veterinarians use the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) to record and share information regarding animals in their care. Now, when these veterinary teams send blood samples to IDEXX, they can view and upload the report directly in ZIMS for Medical. Called ZIMS Test Result Upload, the new feature reduces manual data entry for veterinary staff and improves the accuracy and volume of data used to calculate ZIMS Expected Test Results used by veterinarians to diagnose illness.

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How many studbooks are being kept for critically endangered species? For birds? ZIMS for Studbooks

As a global community, we are now managing over 1,060 studbooks using ZIMS for Studbooks. The transition to an integrated, secure, standardized solution helps to improve access to information that is critical to managing populations, their genetics and welfare, now and in the future.

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In the News: As part of EAZA, Jerusalem Zoo and Warsaw Zoo collaborate to protect endangered species

Here, Poland national news and Israel's ynet tv look at European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and the impact of collaborative programs that protect species. With EAZA members The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem, the Biblical Zoo, and Warsaw Zoo.

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WWF / Tiger Trade: Central EU registry, much like the one EAZA requires of its members, among steps needed to protect animals

To curb illegal trade in tigers, WWF and TRAFFIC recommend establishing a central EU registry, one that models the one required by European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), to improve transparency to the births, care, welfare, and deaths of all tigers in captivity.

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Species360 Learning Opportunities: Getting Ready for Inventory Time, with Brigid Randle

Species360 Webinar: Aquarists and zoo keepers learn how to use ZIMS to streamline annual inventory events.

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Conservation: EAZA Songbirds TAG and Species360 use data to pinpoint species at risk

September 11, 2020
Mary Ellen Amodeo
Blog, Conservation, EAZA, FEATURE, Members, Most Read
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EAZA's Silent Forest Group partners with Species360 Conservation Science Alliance to create a new way of looking at the world of songbirds -- one they hope will further enhance efforts to save them. The Songbird Species Knowledge Index applies analytics to global data, including vast demographic information curated by Species360 member zoos and aquariums using ZIMS.

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ZIMS for Medical: EAZA leads the development of biobank feature

Developed with input from the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA), ZIMS for Medical - Biobank enables regional and international zoo and wildlife organizations to securely manage large sample collections across regions.

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ZIMS for Studbooks: Over 900 studbooks migrated to ZIMS

Every month, Species360 provides webinars focused on helping studbook keepers use ZIMS for Studbooks. Join us live for one of six upcoming virtual get togethers, or watch a previously-recorded session.

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New in ZIMS for Medical: Sample Storage helps manage biological samples now and into the future

May 20, 2020
Mary Ellen Amodeo
Blog, Medical, Most Read, Press-release, ZIMS
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“Millions of unique samples are at the core of our ability to care for and save individual animals and species, now and far into the future. ZIMS vastly improves how the zoo, aquarium, and wildlife communities manage sample resources worldwide," said Paul Calle, Chief Veterinarian and Vice President for Health Programs, Wildlife Conservation Society.

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COVID-19: Here are resources from our partners around the world

April 7, 2020
Mary Ellen Amodeo
Blog, COVID-19, EAZA, Members, Partners, Training, Uncategorized
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To help you stay abreast of news across the community, here is a look at resources being shared by Species360 association partners during the COVID-19 crisis.

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