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Posted by: rhinocap Oct 12 2008, 12:22 PM

I am looking for info on zoos researching dung samples as a means for pregnancy diagnosis, hormonal activity and identifying sex by non-invasive dung sampling. Any zoos experienced in this respect please e-mail me a.s.a.p.

Posted by: wanteed Jul 9 2009, 09:11 PM

We do that. During history in three species of rhinos, black, white and indian. We cooperate with Dr. Schwarzenberger from Veterinary institut of Vienna. My contact is jiri.hruby@zoodvurkralove.cz