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Kotsch, V.; Walzer, C.; Kbber-Heiss, A.; Url, A.; Schmidt, P.
An intergrated approach to cheetah _(Acinonyx jubatus)_ health assessment within the European Endangered species Program (EEP)
2002 Conference Proceeding
The U.S., South African and Japanese captive cheetah population is threatened by three highly prevalent diseases, bacterial gastritis, glomerulosclerosis and veno-occlusive disease, causing premature death of potential breeders. Additionally very poor breeding success, inappropriate captive management and a paucity of genetic variability are major problems in captive cheetahs in general. Due to lacking data concerning cheetahs within the EEP, a medical survey was sent to 88 zoos and private institutions. One part concerning the individual medical status of those cheetahs is still being processed. The results of the survey containing questions concerning management conditions are presented.
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