Reproductive Viability Analysis (RVA) as a new tool for ex situ population management
Many animal populations managed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plans® (SSPs) have low rates of reproductive success. It is critical that individuals recommended to breed are successful to achieve genetic and demographic goals set by the SSP. Identifying factors that...
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crwiley:10.1002/zoo.21477 2023-12-03T10:20:48+01:00 Reproductive Viability Analysis (RVA) as a new tool for ex situ population management Bauman, Karen Sahrmann, John Franklin, Ashley Asa, Cheryl Agnew, Mary Traylor‐Holzer, Kathy Powell, David 2019 http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/zoo.21477 https://api.wiley.com/onlinelibrary/tdm/v1/articles/10.1002%2Fzoo.21477 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/zoo.21477 en eng Wiley http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor Zoo Biology volume 38, issue 1, page 55-66 ISSN 0733-3188 1098-2361 Animal Science and Zoology General Medicine journal-article 2019 crwiley https://doi.org/10.1002/zoo.21477 2023-11-09T14:06:12Z Many animal populations managed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plans® (SSPs) have low rates of reproductive success. It is critical that individuals recommended to breed are successful to achieve genetic and demographic goals set by the SSP. Identifying factors that impact reproductive success can inform managers on best practices and improve demographic predictions. A Reproductive Viability Analysis (RVA) utilizes data gathered from Breeding and Transfer Plans, studbooks, and SSP documents, and through modeling identifies factors associated with reproductive success in a given species. Here, we describe the RVA process, including different statistical models with the highest accuracy for predicting reproductive success in fennec foxes ( Vulpes zerda) and Mexican wolves ( Canis lupus baileyi ). Results from the RVA provide knowledge that can be used to make evidence‐based decisions about pairing and breeding strategies as well as improving reproductive success and population sustainability. Article in Journal/Newspaper Canis lupus Wiley Online Library (via Crossref) Zoo Biology 38 1 55 66 |
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Many animal populations managed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plans® (SSPs) have low rates of reproductive success. It is critical that individuals recommended to breed are successful to achieve genetic and demographic goals set by the SSP. Identifying factors that impact reproductive success can inform managers on best practices and improve demographic predictions. A Reproductive Viability Analysis (RVA) utilizes data gathered from Breeding and Transfer Plans, studbooks, and SSP documents, and through modeling identifies factors associated with reproductive success in a given species. Here, we describe the RVA process, including different statistical models with the highest accuracy for predicting reproductive success in fennec foxes ( Vulpes zerda) and Mexican wolves ( Canis lupus baileyi ). Results from the RVA provide knowledge that can be used to make evidence‐based decisions about pairing and breeding strategies as well as improving reproductive success and population sustainability. |
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Bauman, Karen Sahrmann, John Franklin, Ashley Asa, Cheryl Agnew, Mary Traylor‐Holzer, Kathy Powell, David |
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Bauman, Karen Sahrmann, John Franklin, Ashley Asa, Cheryl Agnew, Mary Traylor‐Holzer, Kathy Powell, David |
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Reproductive Viability Analysis (RVA) as a new tool for ex situ population management |
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Reproductive Viability Analysis (RVA) as a new tool for ex situ population management |
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Reproductive Viability Analysis (RVA) as a new tool for ex situ population management |
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