Martini, Mina
Altomonte, Iolanda http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8656-3442
Sommer, Matteo Federico
Gili, Claudia
Biancani, Barbara
Licitra, Rosario
Salari, Federica
Article History
Received: 3 June 2021
Accepted: 1 October 2021
First Online: 13 October 2021
Declarations
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: This research study was conducted from data obtained for clinical purposes (Ethical Clearance by the AnimalWelfare Body of Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, case09/2020/ec AWB-SZN—18 October 2020). All animals reported in this study are humanely managed according to the national and international regulations (Italy: DM 469/2001, D.lgs 73/2005 and by following specific protocols and guidelines disseminated through the marine mammal and zoo animal management associations (EAAM Standards and Guidelines, 2019). Milk sampling was carried out by expert veterinarians for animal health management and under a strict Veterinary Protocol specifically prepared for animal care purposes, thus no sample was collected or manoeuvre performed for this study only.
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: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare that are relevant to the content of this article.