An evaluation of the suitability of contraceptive methods in golden-headed lion tamarins (Leontopithecus chrysomelas), with emphasis on melengestrol acetate (MGA) implants: (I) effectiveness, reversibility and medical side-effects

Animal Welfare

Volumn 9, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 251-271

  De Vleeschouwer, K ^a,b   Leus, K ^b   Van Elsacker, L ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ANTWERP   (Belgium)

^b CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION   (Belgium)

Author keywords

Animal welfare; Callitrichids; Contraception; Euthanasia; Golden headed lion tamarins; Population control management

Indexed keywords

EID: 0001683902     PISSN: 09627286     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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