Comparison of fecal storage methods for steroid analysis in black rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis)

Zoo Biology

Volumn 23, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 291-300

  Galama, Wieke T ^a   Graham, Laura H ^a   Savage, Anne ^a  

^a DISNEY S ANIMAL KINGDOM   (United States)

Author keywords

Enzyme immunoassay; Fecal steroids; Preservation of samples; Progestagens

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; DICEROS BICORNIS; RHINOCEROTIDAE;

EID: 4544249584     PISSN: 07333188     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/zoo.20017     Document Type: Article

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