Humane management of captive muskoxen

Humane cat population management guidance

Pain management and humane endpoints.

Establishing 'quality of life' parameters using behavioural guidelines for humane euthanasia of captive non-human primates.

Chronic pain and distress are universally accepted conditions that may adversely affect an animal's quality of life (QOL) and lead to the humane euthanasia of an animal. At most research institutions and zoological parks in the USA, a veterinarian, who has physically examined the animal and reviewed the clinical records, ultimately decides when an animal has reached a humane endpoint. To aid in...

Reproductive Management of the Captive Rhinoceros

The focus of our rhinoceros research has been the characterization of basic reproductive biology by ultrasound and its application to captive management of these endangered species, work intricately dependent upon a dedicated and collaborative animal care and health team. Our rhino care and research objectives are facilitated bv a rhino internship position created to help with ongoing reproduct...

Demographic and Genetic Management of Captive Populations

1. Center for Evolutionary and Conservation Genetics, National Zoological Park, Washington, DC, 20008, USA 2. Australasia Regional Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums, PO Box 20, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia 3. Alexander Center for Applied Population Biology, Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60614, USA 4. Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Population Management Center, Li...