First Prosimian Husbandry Workshop 2009 - Cleveland Metroparks ...
First Prosimian Husbandry Workshop 2009 - Cleveland Metroparks ...
First Prosimian Husbandry Workshop 2009 - Cleveland Metroparks ...
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Wrap Up/Conclusion:<br />
(Moderator Kristen Lukas, <strong>Cleveland</strong> <strong>Metroparks</strong> Zoo)<br />
Topics<br />
• Potential prosimian research projects based on workshop discussion.<br />
• Final thoughts<br />
We want to share research needs and summarize relevant prosimian research.<br />
Highlighted papers:<br />
Lynne Villers looking at intestinal bacteria from 50 lemurs at 11 zoos<br />
Dosages in female black lemurs for contraception<br />
Spontaneous social organization and gaze 2008<br />
Research needs<br />
Nutrition:<br />
Chow-free/Chow reduced<br />
Tea, tamarin pods-iron<br />
Increasing fiber<br />
Milk for formula development<br />
Health:<br />
Light cycles and mammary tumors<br />
Blood at end of physical have lower blood sugar<br />
Polycystic kidney disease<br />
Reproduction:<br />
Age at sexual maturity (DLC)<br />
Flavifrons not reproducing<br />
Comment (Chris Kuhar): Eulemurs aren’t breeding----successful births<br />
Contraception reversal<br />
Comment (Ingrid Porton): Studbook keepers can contact Ingrid and cataloguing who has reproduced<br />
post-contraception.<br />
Nocturnal/Diurnal Light cycle:<br />
Grace Fuller’s project<br />
<strong>Prosimian</strong> exhibit use and environmental preferences<br />
Creating dark spaces that accommodate guest experiences<br />
Nocturnal reproduction:<br />
Olfactory and auditory sensory modalities<br />
<strong>Prosimian</strong> introductions:<br />
Multi-male groups<br />
Same-sex unrelated female groups<br />
Mixed species:<br />
Database of successful practices<br />
PTAG:<br />
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