Development of assisted breeding techniques in the southern hairy-nosed wombat, Lasiorhinus latifrons
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posted on 2021-03-26, 00:58 authored by Glenn V DrueryThe northern hairy-nosed wombat Lasiorhinus krefftii, one of Australia's most critically endangered mammals, is facing extinction due mainly to changes in land practices. The only remaining population of this species consists of about 110 individuals in Epping Forest National Park in Central Queensland. It is the largest of the wombat species, and shares its genus with the southern hairy-nosed wombat, Lasiorhinus latifrons.
Assisted reproductive techniques have the potential to increase the numbers of threatened mammals, but often need to be developed in an appropriate model species. The southern hairy-nosed wombat is an ideal model species for the norther hairy-nosed wombat since it is very closely related to the northern hairy-nosed wombat and is relatively common in South Australia. The aim of this research was, therefore, to develop some assisted reproductive techniques in the southern hairy-nosed wombat with a view to recommending procedures for use to increase the numbers of the northern hairy-nosed wombat.
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Rockhampton, QLDPublisher
Central Queensland UniversityPlace of Publication
Rockhampton, QLDAdditional Rights
I give permission for the digital version of my thesis to be made available on the web, via CQUniversity’s institutional repository, ACQUIRE, for the purpose of research or private study, unless permission has been granted by the University to restrict access for a period of time.Peer Reviewed
- No
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- Yes
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2005-04-07Era Eligible
- No
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Dr Alan Horsup, Assoc Prof Steve McKillup, Prof Peter Temple-SmithThesis Type
- Master's by Research Thesis
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- Traditional
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Lasiorhinus latifronshairy-nosed wombatsouthern hairy-nosed wombatBreeding techniquesassisted breedingsuperovulation protocolartificial inseminationOestrous Cycletesticular sizepericloacal regiontestosterone levelsprogesterone concentrationsexogenous gonadotropin administrationpFSH treatmentAnimal Breeding
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