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Demography and pedigree structure of an SPF colony of rhesus monkeys ( Macaca mulatta )
Author(s) -
Ludvico Lisa,
Slifer Susan,
Massey Kristina,
Mosman Kathryn,
Mohamed Carlos,
Stone William,
Keeling Michale,
Bernacky Bruce,
Dyke Bennett
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
american journal of primatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1098-2345
pISSN - 0275-2565
DOI - 10.1002/ajp.2
Subject(s) - culling , biology , demography , population , selection (genetic algorithm) , quarantine , zoology , virology , evolutionary biology , ecology , herd , artificial intelligence , sociology , computer science
Abstract The SPF rhesus colony at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Bastrop, Texas, was analyzed with the aim of determining the demographic and genetic effects of stringent selection for virus‐free breeders, permanent quarantine, continued surveillance, and culling of animals that show evidence of viral infection. The analysis shows minimal effects on population viability and loss of genetic variability in comparison with the traditionally managed (non‐SPF) portion of the population. Am. J. Primatol. 53:155–165, 2001. © 2001 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.