Reference Base Notes for: Reproduction - Management methods back to search page Sort order: ------------------- Date ASC Author normal    Roth, T.L.; Donelan, E.M.; Rispoli, L.A.; Reilly, T. 2023 Prolactin enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for rhinoceros - Another tool for assessing reproductive function and dysfunction in this taxon. Theriogenology Wild 2 (26 May 2023) 100035: 1-7, with supplemental data https://doi.org/10.1016/j.therwi.2023.100035 Location: Subject: Species: America - North America Reproduction - Management methods All Rhino Species For decades, progesterone and its metabolites have served as the primary biomarkers for monitoring reproductive activity in rhinoceroses, whereas protein hormones have received little attention despite their potential value in understanding reproductive function and dysfunction in this taxon. The...   details Meunier, M.; Schwarzenberger, F.; Mulot, B. 2022 Use of a simplified non-invasive technic to monitor fecal progesterone metabolites and reproductive function in several zoo species: efficacy of mini VIDAS automate (bioMerieux). Theriogenology 179 : 69-77, 3 figs, 2 tabs [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.11.015] Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods White Rhino No details available yet   details Biasetti, P.; Hildebrandt, T.B.; Goeritz, F.; Hermes, R.; Holtze, S.; Galli, C.; Lazzari, G.; Colleoni, S; Pollastri, I.; Spiriti, M.M.; Stejskal, J., Seet, S., Swilling, J., Ngulu, S., Mutisya, S., Kariuki, L., Lokolool, I., Omondo, P., Ndeereh, D., de Mori, B. 2022 Ethical analysis of the application of assisted reproduction technologies in biodiversity conservation and the case of white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) ovum pick-up procedures. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 9: 1-15 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods Nile Rhino No details available yet   details Zywitza, V.; Rusha, E.; Shaposhnikov, D.; Ruiz-Ortega, J.; Telugu, N.; Rishko, V.; Hayashi, M.; Michel, G.; Wittler, L.; Stejskal, J.; Holtze, S. 2022 Naive-like pluropotency to pave the way for saving the Northern White rhinoceros from extinction. Scientific Reports 12 (3100) with supplemental material: 1-18, 5 figures, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-07059-w Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods Nile Rhino No details available yet   details Abegglen, L.M.; Harrison, T.M.; Moresco, A.; Fowles, J.S.; Troan, B.V.; Kiso, W.K.; Schmitt, D.; Boddy, A.M.; Schiffman, J.D. 2022 Of Elephants and other mammals: A comparative review of reproductive tumors and potential impact on conservation. Animals (www.mdpi.com) 12, 2005 (published 8 August 2022): 1-18. 3 tables, https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12152005 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods Indian Rhino No details available yet   details Scott, S.E.; Cain, B.; de Kort, S.R.; Johnson, B.; Khayale, C.; Versteege, L.; Bettridge, C.M. 2022 Group composition impacts reproductive output and population viability in captive white rhinoceros. Animal Conservation (ZSL) 21 October 2022: 1-3, 2 figures, 3 tables https://doi:10.1111/acv.12833 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods White Rhino No details available yet   details Zywitza, V.; Frahm, S.; Krueger, N.; Drukker, M.; Hildebrandt, T.B.; Diecke, S.; Weise, A.; Goeritz, F.; Hermes, R.; Holtze, S.; Colleoni, S. 2022 Induced pluripotent stem cells and cerebral organoids from the critically endangered Sumatran rhinoceros. iScience 25, 105414 Nov 18, 2022: 1-16, 3 figures with supplementary material, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2022.105414 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods Sumatran Rhino No details available yet   details Meuffels, J.; Lueders, I.; Bertschinger, H.; Luther-Binoir, I.; Pohlin, F.; Gerber, L.; Tindall, B. 2021 Cardiopulmonary parameters and arterial blood gases during etorphine-medetomidine-midazolam immobilization in free ranging Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) undergoing electro-ejaculation-a preliminary study. Frontiers in Veterinary Science (www.frontiersin.org) 8 (Dec) article 740614: 1-6, 2 tables, https://doi:10.3389/fvets.2021.740614 Location: Subject: Species: Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa Reproduction - Management methods Black Rhino No details available yet   details Lewthwaite, T.; Institute of Museum and Library Services 2021 Government grant funds Research Project on Rhino Reproduction. Connect (AZA) August: 9, 1 image Location: Subject: Species: America - North America Reproduction - Management methods All Rhino Species No details available yet   details Stoops, M.; Moresco, A.; O'Brien, J.; Penfold, L.; Gillis, J.; Wojtusik, J.; Metrione, L. 2021 Overcoming reproductive disorders in female greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) to improve artificial insemination and natural breeding success. Clinical Theriogenology 13 (4) Dec: 394-401 https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v13.9317 Location: Subject: Species: Captive - North America Reproduction - Management methods Indian Rhino No details available yet   details CREW (Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden); The Wilds (Columbus Zoo and Aquarium); Institute of Museum and Library Services; Roth, T.; Pennington, P.; Miller, M.; Schook, M.; Ramer, J.; Freeman, E.; Metrione, L. 2021 American Institute of Rhinoceros Science (AIRS) organizational poster Location: Subject: Species: America - North America Reproduction - Management methods All Rhino Species No details available yet   details Gao, Chenyuan; San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research 2020 Metabolic characterization of induced pluripotent stem cells from the critically endangered northern White rhinoceros. Project submitted in partial fulfillment of degree requirements for Master of Science in Biotechnology, California State University, San Marcos 2020 (July 24): summary, 10 slides Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods Nile Rhino No details available yet   details Durrant, B.; San Diego Zoo Global 2019 San Diego Zoo Global announces historic birth of Southern White rhino calf conceived through artificial insemination. Connect (AZA) December: 9, 1 image Location: Subject: Species: America - North America Reproduction - Management methods White Rhino No details available yet   details Su, Chiny-yu; San Diego Zoo Institute of Conservation Research 2018 Phenotypic characterization of horse and (northern White) rhinoceros spermatogonial stem cells. Project submitted in partial fulfillment of degree requirements for Master in Science in Biotechnology, California State University, San Marcos 2018 (April 27): summary, 21 slides Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods Nile Rhino No details available yet   details Carmignani, K.; Bohn, K. 2018 And then there were two (Northern White rhino). Zoonooz (San Diego) 91 July: front cover, 10-14, 7 images Location: Subject: Species: America - North America Reproduction - Management methods Nile Rhino No details available yet   details Santymire R.; Misek, S.; Gossett, T.; Kamhout, M.; Chatroop, E.; Rafacz, M.; Lincoln Park Zoo 2016 Using behavioral cues of males for timing reproductive pairing in Black rhinos at Lincoln Park Zoo. Connect (AZA) December: 17, 1 image Location: Subject: Species: America - North America Reproduction - Management methods Black Rhino No details available yet   details Horsman, R.B. 2016 Hope against extinction. Zoonooz (San Diego) 89 January: 2, 1 image Location: Subject: Species: America - North America Reproduction - Management methods Nile Rhino No details available yet   details Moresco, A.; Larsen, R. Scott; Boon, D.; O'Brien, J.K.; Stoops, M.A. 2015 Semen collection in Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) via urethral catheterization. Proceedings of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians 2015: 170-171 Location: Subject: Species: Captive - North America Reproduction - Management methods Black Rhino No details available yet   details Nicholson, D. 2011 What's Gnu? - (Black) rhinoceros breeding update. Alive (Zoological Society of Milwaukee County) 31 (1) Winter: front cover, 14, 2 images Location: Subject: Species: America - North America Reproduction - Management methods Black Rhino No details available yet   details Roth, T.; Ellis, S. 2010 Rare rhino pregnancy gives hope to species. IRF Press release Location: Subject: Species: Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Sumatra Reproduction - Management methods Sumatran Rhino No details available yet   details Kolker, J.; Freeman, E.; Dowgwillo, E.; Meyer, J. 2010 The promise of poop (analysis). Alive (Zoological Society of Milwaukee County) 30 (2) Spring/Summer: 14, 4 images Location: Subject: Species: Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa Reproduction - Management methods Black Rhino No details available yet   details Shaffstall, W.; Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 2009 Greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) operant conditioning for artificial insemination program: a "recipe" for success. Proceedings 3rd International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ) Seattle, Washington Sept. 24-29: unpaginated (8 pages) Location: Subject: Species: America - North America Reproduction - Management methods Indian Rhino No details available yet   details Schaffer, N.E.; Meehan, T.P.; Bryant, W.M.; Agnew, D.; Atkinson, M.W.; Wolfe, B. 2001 Ultrasonographic monitoring of electroejaculation in three species of rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum, Diceros bicornis, Rhinoceros unicornis). Proceedings of the AAZV, AAWV, ARAV, NAZWV Joint Conference 2001: 343 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods All Rhino Species Methods for rectal ultrasonography. Rectal ultrasonography was performed with a handheld 5.0-MHz linear probe attached to an Aloka 500 scanner and recorded. The accessory glands in each animal were examined for size and echogenicity. The pelvis was examined from the bladder neck to the externa...   details Owen-Smith, N.; White, A. 2001 Understanding reproductive success: Southern White rhino field study. CRES Report Winter 2001: 1-2, 5 images Location: Subject: Species: Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa Reproduction - Management methods White Rhino No details available yet   details Fossil Rim Wildlife Center 2001 Fossil Rim makes strides in (Black) rhino conservation. AZA Communique December: 40, 1 image Location: Subject: Species: America - North America Reproduction - Management methods Black Rhino No details available yet   details Fraedrich, H. 2000 Zoo Berlin, Jahresbericht fur 1999. Bongo, Berlin 30: 135-210 Location: Subject: Species: Captive - Europe Reproduction - Management methods White Rhino Berlin ZooThe male Hlambamans was aneasthized by the IZW-Team to take sperm, to fertilize a female living in Schwerin.   details Anonymous 1999 Black rhino cow dies, but her legacy lives on. SA Game and Hunt 5 (11): 25 Location: Subject: Species: Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa Reproduction - Management methods White Rhino Female died in Pilanesberg. Her ovaries were removed soon after her death and transported back to EWT's Wildlife Breeding Resource centre, where they underwent various procedures to remove the eggcells still trapped inside them. Eggcells were removed and cultured before undergoing in vitro fert...   details Fraedrich, H. 1999 Zoo Berlin, Jahresbericht fur 1998. Bongo, Berlin 29: 119-177 Location: Subject: Species: Captive - Europe Reproduction - Management methods Black Rhino Zoo Berlin, Male 'Kibo', 35 years old, Diceros bicornis. He was unable to mate with a female. We therefore tried to collected semen from him by electroejaculation and to preserve them. Although this method is used for many zoo animals, it usually fails in black rhino. The animal was anesthiz...   details Mylniczenko, N.D. 1999 Detection of reproductive behavior in the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis michaeli). Animal Keeper's Forum 26 (11): 440-448, 1 table, 1 figure, 2 charts Location: Subject: Species: America - North America Reproduction - Management methods Black Rhino No details available yet   details Wagner, D.C.; Edwards, M.S. 1999 Hand-rearing Black and White rhinoceroses: A comparison. Proceedings of the 26th National Conference of the American Association of Zoo Keeper's Inc. Portland, Oregon, September 12-16: 19-28, 2 tables, 2 charts Location: Subject: Species: America - North America Reproduction - Management methods African Rhino Species No details available yet   details DeMaar, T.W.; Kuria, K. 1998 Doctor, are we pregnant?. Swara 20 (6)/ 21 (1): 39-40, fig. 1 Location: Subject: Species: Africa - Eastern Africa - Kenya Reproduction - Management methods Black Rhino One method is urine collection. This measures hormones related to pregnancy that are excreted by the mother. Urine collection was attempted several years ago. Game rangers were armed with syringes to collect urine from leaves and other places. This process yielded very variable results due to...   details Hilsberg, S. 1998 Infrarot-Thermographie bei Zootieren: erste Erfahrungen im Einsatz zur Trachtigkeits- und Entzundungsdiagnostik. Bongo, Berlin 28: 1-8, figs. 1-2 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods All Rhino Species Infrared-thermography (with illustrative colour photos). Infrared-thermography is a new technique in veterinary science. It uses the natural heatwaves which every animal releses. With a special camera these waves can be captured, which is then changed into an electrical signal. This signal in...   details Anonymous 1998 Wildlife breeding resource centre rhino programme. Rhino Watch 7 in SA Game & Hunt 4 (4): 40 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods All Rhino Species The Wildlife Breeding Resource Centre over the past two years has been collecting the testes from hunted white rhino, to research the techniques for successfully freezing rhino sperm, as well as to create a stock of good quality rhino sperm from trophy animals for transfusion back to the remainin...   details Mehrdadfar, F. 1998 Detecting estrus in captive Black rhino (Diceros bicornis): An example (preliminary results). Animal Keeper's Forum 25 (1): 17-25, 2 figures, 4 tables Location: Subject: Species: America - North America Reproduction - Management methods Black Rhino No details available yet   details Berkeley, E.V.; Kirkpatrick, J.F.; Schaffer, N.E.; Bryant, W.M.; Threlfall, W.R. 1997 Serum and fecal steroid analysis of ovulation, pregnancy, and parturition in the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis). Zoo Biology 16 (2): 121-132, figs. 1-4, tables 1-2 - https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1098-2361(1997)16:2<121::AID-ZOO3>3.0.CO;2-C Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods Black Rhino Serum and fecal steroid analysis in Diceros bicornis . Maintaining viable populations of endangered species is important to zoological institutions. While knowledge of population dynamics is necessary for wildlife management, detailed assessments of reproductive function are required for longte...   details Czekala, N. 1997 The Rhino reproductive puzzle. CRES Report Fall 1997: 1-2, 4 images Location: Subject: Species: Captive - North America Reproduction - Management methods White Rhino No details available yet   details Radcliffe, R.W.; Bommarito, M.P.; Osofsky, S.A. 1996 Ultrasonography as a tool in the conservation of the African rhinoceros: ex situ and in situ applications. Pachyderm 21: 55-59, figs. 1-6 Location: Subject: Species: Captive Reproduction - Management methods Black Rhino Ultrasonography by is a tool being applied to captive management to resolve some of the basic mysteries surrounding rhinoceros reproduction. Decisions about managed breeding can finally be based on objective reproductive assessment of individual animals instead of on conjecture. This technology...   details Czekala, N.M.; Callison, L. 1996 Pregnancy diagnosis in the black rhinoceros ( Diceros bicornis) by salivary hormone analysis. Zoo Biology 15 (1): 33-44, figs. 1-4 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods Black Rhino Salivary hormone analysis. Previous studies of urinary steroid hormones in the Indian rhinoceros have proven practical for monitoring ovarian events and establishing the hormonal param- eters of gestation [Kasman et al., 1986].. However, a similar approach has not been useful for assessing ovul...   details Czekala, N. 1996 Wishing for Rhino reproduction. CRES Report Summer 1996: 3, 2 images Location: Subject: Species: Captive - North America Reproduction - Management methods All Rhino Species No details available yet   details Durrant, B. 1995 Reproductive physiology (of White rhinos). CRES Report Spring 1995: 3, 1 image Location: Subject: Species: Captive - North America Reproduction - Management methods White Rhino No details available yet   details Bertschinger, H.J. 1994 Reproduction in black and white rhinos: a review: pp. 155-161, fig.1 In: Penzhorn, B.L. et al. Proceedings of a symposium on rhinos as game ranch animals. Onderstepoort, Republic of South Africa, 9-10 September 1994: pp. i-iv, 1-242 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods White Rhino The only paper related to this subject, which does not include pregnancy, is that of Hindle et all. One northern and one southern rhino cow were used in the study. The main urinary steroids in white rhino cows were found to be oestradiol-17 and 20 -DHP. Cyclic patterns for both steroids were ...   details Heerden, J. van; Keffen, R.H.; Kuhn, F.; Rogers, P.; Morkel, P.; Atalia, N.; Raath, J.P.; Kernes, D.J. 1994 Clinical pathology parameters in white, black and northern white rhinos: pp. 189-195, tables 1-4 In: Penzhorn, B.L. et al. Proceedings of a symposium on rhinos as game ranch animals. Onderstepoort, Republic of South Africa, 9-10 September 1994: pp. i-iv, 1-242 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods African Rhino Species Blood serum in African rhino. Serum progesterone concentrations in this investigation were found to be reliable indicators of pregnancy in black and white rhinoceroses but the wide range of serum concentrations observed would probably imply limited use in determination of the stage of pregnancy....   details Bertschinger, H.J. 1994 Reproduction in black and white rhinos: a review: pp. 155-161, fig.1 In: Penzhorn, B.L. et al. Proceedings of a symposium on rhinos as game ranch animals. Onderstepoort, Republic of South Africa, 9-10 September 1994: pp. i-iv, 1-242 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods All Rhino Species Faecal and urine steroid hormone assays. The most exciting development with regard to the monitoring of wildlife reproduction has been the introduction of faecal and urine steroid hormone assays. This non-invasive approach allows accurate monitoring of the reproductive status of animals, as long...   details Blasdel, T.L.; Goen, T.; Olsen, T.S.; Connors, J.H.; Farne, L.A.; Flanagan, J.P.; Densmore, M.A.; Loskutoff, N.L.; Capp, J.; Fuller, D.; Kraemer, D.C. 1991 Captive management of the white rhinoceros for reproductive studies (Abstract). Applied Animal Behavior Science 29: 514 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods All Rhino Species More intensive management practices at the Houston Zoological Gardens have made possible the adaptation of artificial reproduction techniques to a pair of southern white rhinoceroses. Both animals have been trained to enter a chute for blood collection, rectal palpation, external massage and olf...   details Durrant, B. 1991 Reproductive physiology (in White rhinos). CRES Report Summer 1991: p2 Location: Subject: Species: Captive - North America Reproduction - Management methods White Rhino No details available yet   details Schaffer, N.E.; Beehler, B.A. 1990 Preliminary studies on the anatomy and ultrasonic images of the reproductive structure of three species of rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis, Diceros bicornis, Ceratotherium simum). Proceedings of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians 1990: 242-248, 2 figures, 1 table Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods All Rhino Species Equipment. The best images of the cervix and caudal uterus in these species were obtained with hand-held 5.0 MHz linear array transducers for sagittal images, and 3.5 (90?) MHz convex transducers for cross-sectional images. For the African species, the 5.0 MHz linear-array transducer was attach...   details Schaffer, N.E.; Beehler, B.A.; Jeyendram, R.S.; Balke, B. 1990 Methods of semen collection in an ambulatory greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). Zoo Biology 9: 211-221, figs. 1-3, table 1 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods Indian Rhino A penile massage collection proceeded with two operators kneeling at the rear of the rhino to massage the penis. Rubbing the medial aspects of the rear legs and the stomach always induced let-down of the penis from the sheath so it could be massaged directly. When released from the sheath, the ...   details Schaffer, N.E.; Beehler, B.A.; Jeyendram, R.S.; Balke, B. 1990 Methods of semen collection in an ambulatory greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). Zoo Biology 9: 211-221, figs. 1-3, table 1 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods Indian Rhino Two different water-filled artificial vaginas (AV) were constructed. A water-filled AV similar to a standard domestic animal AV which provides the warmth and pressure needed to induce ejaculation was developed. Briefly, an 18 cm x 50 cm PVC pipe was used as support for two 15 cm latex liners: o...   details Schaffer, N.E.; Beehler, B.A.; Jeyendram, R.S.; Balke, B. 1990 Methods of semen collection in an ambulatory greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). Zoo Biology 9: 211-221, figs. 1-3, table 1 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods Indian Rhino For rectal massage, an operator inserted a plastic-sleeved, lubricated hand through the anal sphincter and then manually massaged the accessory glands through the mucosa of the caudal rectum. The prostate and bulbourethral ogland, which were about 10-15 cm proximally to the anal sphincter, were ...   details Schaffer, N.E.; Beehler, B.A.; Jeyendram, R.S.; Balke, B. 1990 Methods of semen collection in an ambulatory greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). Zoo Biology 9: 211-221, figs. 1-3, table 1 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods Indian Rhino Standard electrical probes used for domestic animals could not be utilized since they usually rolled in the gas-expanded rectum of the rhino. Because of this, the electrodes would inter-mittently lose contact with the rectal mucosa and therefore current could not be effectively controlled. The ...   details Brett, R.A.; Hodges, J.K.; Wanjohi, E. 1989 Assessment of reproductive status of the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) in the wild. Symposium of the Zoological Society of London 61: 147-161, 3 figures, 3 tables Location: Subject: Species: Africa - Eastern Africa - Kenya Reproduction - Management methods Black Rhino Urine sampling in males and females. The number of black rhinoceros remaining in Kenya is estimated to be in the region of 400. Much money and effort is being spent on measures to protect and manage the few viable black rhinoceros populations remaining in Kenya within special sanctuaries or rese...   details Grogan, B.A.; Grogan, G.A. 1989 Management and breeding of Southern White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) at the Jacksonville Zoo. Proceedings of the 15th National Conference of the American Association of Zoo Keeper's Inc. Syracuse, New York, October 1-5: 38-44, 3 plates, 1 figure Location: Subject: Species: America - North America Reproduction - Management methods White Rhino No details available yet   details Hodges, J.K.; Hindle, J.E. 1988 Comparative aspects of steroid metabolism in rhinoceroses: implications for reproductive assessment: pp. 83-91, figs. 1-5 In: Dresser, B. et al. Proceedings of the 5th Internatioinal Conference on breeding endangered species in captivity. Cincinnati, Zoo and Botanical Garden: pp. i-xii, 1-722 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods All Rhino Species Steroid metabolism in different species. The reasons for the poor breeding record in captivity are unclear, but undoubtedly one of the main contributing factors is the lack of understanding of the reproductive biology of rhinoceros and of the factors required for successful reproduction. Virtua...   details Schaffer, N.E.; Beehler, B.A. 1988 Overview of procedures and results of semen collection from ambulatory rhinoceroses. Proceedings of the AAZPA Annual Conference 1988: 273-279, tables 1-5 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods All Rhino Species These are usually latex coverings filled with warm water. They provide warmth and pressure stimulation to the penis. AVs have been minimally successful in collection of semen from rhinoceroses. Lack of sustained erections in the rhinoceros has made placement of AVs difficult. Furthermore, use...   details Schaffer, N.E.; Beehler, B.A. 1988 Overview of procedures and results of semen collection from ambulatory rhinoceroses. Proceedings of the AAZPA Annual Conference 1988: 273-279, tables 1-5 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods All Rhino Species Semen has been cryopreserved from Rhinoceros unicornis, Ceratotherium simum, Diceros bicornis. Both pellet and straw cryopreservation methods have been used in the rhinoceros. Poor recovery of rhinoceros sperm from freezing is indicated by low postthaw motilities (20-70%). Some improvement in ...   details Schaffer, N.E.; Beehler, B.A. 1988 Overview of procedures and results of semen collection from ambulatory rhinoceroses. Proceedings of the AAZPA Annual Conference 1988: 273-279, tables 1-5 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods All Rhino Species Rhinoceroses have been anesthetized for electroejaculation but only limited attempts can be made without risk to the animal. Multiple samples can be obtained with minimum or no risk to the animal by semen collection from unanesthetized rhinoceroses.   details Schaffer, N.E.; Beehler, B.A. 1988 Overview of procedures and results of semen collection from ambulatory rhinoceroses. Proceedings of the AAZPA Annual Conference 1988: 273-279, tables 1-5 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods All Rhino Species It has been successfully applied to the rhinoceros. Direct massage of the penis begins with slow stroking that proceeds to vigorous massaging by the operator until the rhinoceros ejaculates. Rhinoceroses are the most receptive to this procedure and therefore it has been the method most frequent...   details Schaffer, N.E.; Beehler, B.A. 1988 Comparison of semen collection methods in an ambulatory Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) [Abstract of poster session]: p. 649 In: Dresser, B. et al. Proceedings of the 5th Internatioinal Conference on breeding endangered species in captivity. Cincinnati, Zoo and Botanical Garden: pp. i-xii, 1-722 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods Indian Rhino Electroejaculation was successfully applied to Rhinoceros unicornis with a new inflatable probe and hand-held ring electrodes. Penile massage was the most consistently successful in the acquisition of seminal fluid. However, coupled with rectal stimulation, fluids with higher numbers of sperm ...   details Schaffer, N.E.; Beehler, B.A. 1988 Overview of procedures and results of semen collection from ambulatory rhinoceroses. Proceedings of the AAZPA Annual Conference 1988: 273-279, tables 1-5 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods All Rhino Species Rectal massage in the rhinoceros involves massaging the accessory glands just inside the anus. Rectal massage alone was also ineffective in producing seminal fluids from the rhinoceroses of this report. However, when rectal massage was followed with penile massage, seminal fluids were acquired...   details Schaffer, N.E.; Beehler, B.A. 1988 Overview of procedures and results of semen collection from ambulatory rhinoceroses. Proceedings of the AAZPA Annual Conference 1988: 273-279, tables 1-5 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods All Rhino Species Rhinoceroses have been anesthesized for electroejaculation, but unanesthetized rhinoceroses have been successfully electroejaculated with both rectal probe and hand-held ring electrodes. As with rectal massage, this stimulation produced seminal emission into the posterior urethra. Semen was the...   details Schaffer, N.E.; Beehler, B.A. 1988 Overview of procedures and results of semen collection from ambulatory rhinoceroses. Proceedings of the AAZPA Annual Conference 1988: 273-279, tables 1-5 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods All Rhino Species Both of these methods have indicated the presence of sperm, but determinations about other semen parameters are limited.   details Amato, G. 1988 Black rhinos united in one gene pool. Annual Report New York Zoological Society 1988-89: 26-28 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods Black Rhino No details available yet   details Hitchins, P.M. 1986 Earlessness in the black rhinoceros - a warning. Pachyderm 7: 8-10, figs. 1-5, table 1 Location: Subject: Species: Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa Reproduction - Management methods Black Rhino About castrated male in Addo NP. In 1977 a black rhinoceros male lacking one pinna was introduced to the Addo Elephant National Park from Hluhluwe Game Reserve. It was later successfully castrated to prevent the possibility of an eariess inducing-gene being introduced into the Addo population (d...   details Heerden, J. van; Keffen, R.H.; Kuhn, F.; Rogers, P.; Morkel, P.; Atalia, N.; Raath, J.P.; Kernes, D.J. 1985 Blood chemical parameters in free-living white rhinoceros Ceratotherium simum. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association 56: 187-189, figs. 1-2, tables 1-3 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods White Rhino Blood serum levels. Serum oestradiol-17 Beta and progesterone concentrations are presented in full realization of thee fact that the technique employed human serum and that single hormone assays are of extremely limited value. Assays were, however, undertaken in the hope that they could he of h...   details Vos, V. de; Braack, H.H. 1980 Castration of a black rhinoceros Diceros bicornis minor. Koedoe 23: 185-187, fig. 1 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods Black Rhino The unilaterally earless adult black rhinoceros bull, as depicted (Fig.1) was caught in the Hluhluwe Nature Reserve and translocated to the Addo Elephant National Park during September 1977. Two other adult black rhino bulls with normal external ears made up the full consignment. They were intr...   details Platz, C.C.; Scager, S.W.J.; Bush, M. 1979 Collection and analysis of semen from a black rhinoceros. Journal of the American Veterinary Medicine Association 175 (9): 1002-1004, figs. 1-3 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods Black Rhino Numerous factors, including poaching and human encroachment, have contributed to declining numbers of the black rhinoceros ( Diceros bicornis) in the wild. As a result, the black rhinoceros has been classed as an endangered species. Many zoos, wild animal game parks, and preserves have attempte...   details Young, E. 1967 Semen extraction by manipulative technique in the black rhinoceros Diceros bicornis. International Zoo Yearbook 7: 166-167 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods Black Rhino A young female Black rhinoceros Diceros bicornis at Pretoria Zoo regularly came into oestrus in a cycle of about four weeks. The male was interested in her during oestrus and attempted to mate with her. However, copulation was never achieved and it was therefore decided to try and inseminate th...   details Young, E. 1965 `n Verslag oor die versameling van saad van `n swart renosterbul (Diceros bicornis). Journal of the South African veterinary medicine Association 36 (3): 385-386, figs. 1-3 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods Black Rhino A young female Black rhinoceros Diceros bicornis at Pretoria Zoo regularly came into oestrus in a cycle of about four weeks. The male was interested in her during oestrus and attempted to mate with her. However, copulation was never achieved and it was therefore decided to try and inseminate th...   details Ali, S.A.; Santapau, H. 1958 Birth of a Great Indian rhinoceros in captivity. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 55 (1): 157-158, 1 plate (2 figures) Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods Indian Rhino Basel Zoo, 1956. At the beginning of 1956, it was suspected that the female was pregnant though frequent analyses of the urine gave negative results. At the end of April, however, movements of the foetus were discernible each time the female drank cold water. The calf was born on 14 September [...   details Lang, E.M. 1957 Geburt eines Panzernashorns, Rhinoceros unicornis, im Zoologischen Garten Basel. Saugetierkundliche Mitteilungen 5 (2): 69-70, fig. 1 Location: Subject: Species: World Reproduction - Management methods Indian Rhino Basel Zoo, 1956. At the beginning of 1956, it was suspected that the female was pregnant though frequent analyses of the urine gave negative results. At the end of April, however, movements of the foetus were discernible each time the female drank cold water. The calf was born on 14 September [...   details back to search page Sort order: ------------------- Date ASC Author normal