Stock selection by the zoo veterinarian

STOCK SELECTION BY THE ZOO VETERINARIAN

  • Stock with a sound genetic pattern has to be selected for keeping in the zoo as exhibits to prevent the intervention pertaining to the health and disease management.
  • Captive propagation is a must for ht exhibition of many wild animals in the zoo in an economical manner.
  • The care is to be taken in order to avoid the selection of wild animals that are quoted below:
    • Sick animals
    • Emaciated animals
    • Stunted animals
    • Poorly formed animals
    • Animals with disease or injurie
    • Gross view on the effects of inbreeding by analyzing the history etc.
    • Animal with genetic defects if any .
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