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Research on reproduction is essential for captive breeding of endangered carnivore species

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Jewgenow, K, Braun, BC, Dehnhard, M, Zahmel, J, Goeritz, F·2017·Reproduction in Domestic Animals

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Assisted reproductive technology (ART) has great potential for conservation, but its successful application in captive breeding programmes of endangered species is often compromised by limited background on species' biology. Although carnivore species benefit from knowledge obtained in domesticated species (dogs, cats and ferrets), the focus of research is different. In pet animals, research in reproduction has mainly been focused on ovarian function and contraception, although substantial progress has also been made in the field of in vitro embryo production, transgenic embryos and cloning to aid relevant medical models. In endangered species, however, research should focus on characterizing reproductive traits (cyclicity and seasonality) to unravel species-specific endocrine principles of reproduction physiology. Based on this knowledge, it is crucial to enhance the ability to manipulate female reproductive cycles, especially those of embryo recipients. Furthermore, research conducted on molecular and cellular mechanisms of gamete and embryo development, as well as on cryopreservation protocols of gametes and embryos, is required for successful implementation of advanced ART to wild carnivores. This review will provide a summary on the state of the art with focus on ART contributing to conservation breeding of endangered carnivores.

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  • Animals managed ex situ for breeding programs are often subject to regular veterinary procedures to monitor reproductive health and collect data for research on reproductive physiology.

    “Animals who are managed ex situ for breeding programs are often subject to regular veterinary procedures to monitor reproductive health and collect valuable data for research on reproductive physiology.”

    From The Concept of Agency, Animal Wellbeing, and the Practical Realities of Ex Situ Breeding Programs in Zoos and Aquariums (2024) · cites this paper as [54]

    The Summary (page not available) discusses technologies for assessing fertility and monitoring reproductive status in conservation breeding, and section 3 describes pregnancy monitoring and sample collection in Iberian lynx. The paper does not establish that ex situ animals are often subjected to regular veterinary procedures, or that such procedures routinely collect research data. (LLM, conf=0.84)

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  • Ultrasound scans and sample collection are typical procedures for animals in breeding programs.

    “Ultrasound scans and sample collection are typical procedures [32,54].”

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    Section 3 (page unavailable) describes collecting blood, urine and faecal samples to monitor pregnancy in a conservation breeding programme, supporting the sample-collection part. The only ultrasound mention found is in a reference title; the paper does not establish that ultrasound scans are typical procedures in breeding programmes. (LLM, conf=0.85)

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  1. Roldan, E., Gomendio, M., Garde, J. J., Ganan, N., Gonzalez, R., Crespo, C., & Arregui, L. (2009). A genetic resource bank and assisted reproduction for the critically endangered Iberian lynx. In A. Vargas, C. Breitenmoser, & U. Breitenmoser (Eds.), Iberian lynx ex situ conservation: An interdis- ciplinary approach (pp. 305-314). Spain: Fundación Biodiversidad, Madrid.

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Authors
Jewgenow, K., Braun, B., Dehnhard, M., Zahmel, J., & Goeritz, F.
Affiliations
  • Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (DE)
  • Leibniz‐Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research Berlin Germany
Corresponding author
Jewgenow, K
Venue
Reproduction in Domestic Animals
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2016-11-15
Volume
52
Issue
S2
Pages
18-23
ISSN
  • 0044-5371 (ISSN-L)
  • 0936-6768
  • 1439-0531
OpenAlex
W2554167521
Cited by
36
References
52
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 4 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 8 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 2
FWCI
0.60
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Reproduction in Domestic Animals (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF 033L046)
  • Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG Je 163/11‐1)
  • Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Reproductive Biology and Fertility
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Animal Genetics and Reproduction
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Agronomy and Crop Science › Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
Keywords
assisted reproduction, captive breeding, endangered carnivores, wildlife conservation, reproductive physiology, ovarian function, reproductive cycle, seasonal variation, embryo recipients, gamete development, embryonic development, in vitro embryo production, cloning, transgenic embryos, contraception
MeSH terms
Animals, Breeding, Carnivora, Female, Reproduction, Research, Cryopreservation, Reproductive Techniques, Assisted, Endangered Species

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