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| Strick, J. | |
| Hand-rearing of exotic felid species: Part 1 | |
| 2006 Wildlife Middle East (1): 3-3 | |
The hand-rearing of exotic felids should be avoided if at all possible. Even the most dedicated caregiver cannot replace the nurturing abilities of the mother while milk replacer or formula can never replicate the nutritional composition of the mother's milk. In addition, a naturally reared cub is behaviourally better adjusted as an adult. Despite these facts there are some instances where hand rearing an exotic felid may be unavoidable. In the first of two articles the author will give readers an overview of what basic equipment and management protocols are required for hand-rearing exotic felids. Part 1 of 2 covers Equipment, Hygiene, Record keeping, Quarantine and Routine. |
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