Scent detection dogs as a novel method for oestrus detection in an endangered species, the Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii)

Captive breeding is a critical tool for conservation of endangered species. Identifying the correct time to pair males and females can be a major challenge for captive breeding programmes, with current methods often being invasive or slow. Detection dogs may provide a non-invasive way to determine f...

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Main Authors: Hannah E. Roberts, Kerry V. Fanson, Naomi Hodgens, Marissa L. Parrott, Pauleen Bennett, La Toya Jamieson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2023.1224172/full