An evaluation of the suitability of contraceptive methods in golden-headed lion tamarins (Leontopithecus chrysomelas), with emphasis on melengestrol acetate (MGA) implants: (II) endocrinological and behavioural effects

Animal Welfare

Volumn 9, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 385-401

  De Vleeschouwer, K ^a,b   Van Elsacker, L ^a,b   Heistermann, M ^c   Leus, K ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ANTWERP   (Belgium)

^b CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION   (Belgium)

^c GERMAN PRIMATE CENTER   (Germany)

Author keywords

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

Indexed keywords

EID: 0038387583     PISSN: 09627286     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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