Article
Research-oriented genetic management of nonhuman primate colonies.
Laboratory animal science - 1 Dec 1993
Williams-Blangero S
Abstract excerpt
Genetic management is an important component of the general management of nonhuman primate colonies. However, standard genetic management techniques were developed primarily to address the goals of population conservation, particularly in zoo situations. The special needs of colonies that produce animals for biomedical research have not previously been fully addressed and the great potential of genetic management...
Topics
- Animals
- Breeding
- Female
- Genetic Markers
- Genetic Variation
- Male
- Pedigree
- Primates