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Reproductive tract tumours: the scourge of woman reproduction ails Indian rhinoceroses by Hermes, Robert, Göritz, Frank, Saragusty, Joseph, Stoops, Monica A, Hildebrandt, Thomas B

“…In Indian rhinoceros, extensive leiomyoma, a benign smooth muscle tumour, was sporadically diagnosed post mortem and commonly thought of as contributing factor…”
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Use of urinary biomarkers of ovarian function and altrenogest supplementation to enhance captive breeding success in the Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) by Stoops, Monica A., West, Gary D., Roth, Terri L., Lung, Nancy P.

“…Urinary hormone analysis was conducted on two adult female Indian rhinoceroses (Rhinoceros unicornis) that exhibited minimal or no estrual behaviors…”
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Follicular, endocrine and behavioural dynamics of the Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) oestrous cycle by Stoops, Monica A, Pairan, Randal D, Roth, Terri L

“…Longitudinal ultrasound, behaviour and endocrine evaluations were conducted, over 14 to 18 months, in two young female Indian rhinoceroses (Rhinoceros…”
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Comparison of soy lecithin, coconut water, and coconut milk as substitutes for egg-yolk in semen cryodiluent for black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) and Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) by Wojtusik, Jessye, Stoops, Monica A., Roth, Terri L.

“…Semen cryopreservation for the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) and Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) relies on extenders containing egg-yolk (EY)…”
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Animal protein-free OptiXcell and shortened equilibration periods can replace egg yolk-based extender and slow cooling for rhinoceros semen cryopreservation by Wojtusik, Jessye, Stoops, Monica A., Roth, Terri L.

“…OptiXcell (OP) was tested as an animal protein-free alternative to an egg yolk-based extender for rhinoceros semen cryopreservation and shorter…”
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Sperm collection in rhinoceros via urethral catheterization by Moresco, Anneke, O’Brien, Justine K., Wojtusik, Jessye, Stoops, Monica A.

“…Assisted reproductive technologies are playing an ever-increasing role in the management of ex situ rhinoceros populations. Traditionally, sperm collection in…”
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Reproductive Techniques for Ovarian Monitoring and Control in Amphibians by Calatayud, Natalie E, Chai, Norin, Gardner, Nicole R, Curtis, Michelle J, Stoops, Monica A

“…Ovarian control and monitoring in amphibians require a multi-faceted approach. There are several applications that can successfully induce reproductive…”
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Enhancing captive Indian rhinoceros genetics via artificial insemination of cryopreserved sperm by Stoops, Monica A., Campbell, Mark K., DeChant, Christopher J., Hauser, Joe, Kottwitz, Jack, Pairan, Randal D., Shaffstall, Wendy, Volle, Kurt, Roth, Terri L.

“…•Effective artificial insemination (AI) procedure developed in Indian rhinos using natural estrus.•Produced multiple Indian rhino calves via AI of…”
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Early fetal sexing in the rhinoceros by detection of male‐specific genes in maternal serum by Stoops, Monica A., Winget, G. Douglas, DeChant, Christopher J., Ball, Ray L., Roth, Terri L.

“…Genetic sexing of animals with long gestation time benefits the management of captive populations. Here, X and Y chromosome‐specific primers, based on equine…”
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Effects of management strategies on glucocorticoids and behavior in Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis): Translocation and operant conditioning by Capiro, Jonnie M, Stoops, Monica A, Freeman, Elizabeth W, Clawson, Dave, Schook, Mandi W

“…The ex situ Indian rhino population experienced a decrease in genetic diversity indicating that the breeding program could possibly benefit from novel…”
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Non-invasive methods to measure inter-renal function in aquatic salamanders—correlating fecal corticosterone to the environmental and physiologic conditions of captive Necturus by Nagel, Andrew H, Beshel, Mark, DeChant, Christopher J, Huskisso, Sarah M, Campbell, Mark K, Stoops, Monica A

“…We measured faecal corticosterone metabolites (fCMs) in aquatic salamander Necturus to understand how inter-renal function changes throughout seasonal…”
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Assessment of the reproductive physiology of the potto (Perodicticus potto) through fecal hormone metabolite analyses and trans‐abdominal ultrasonography by MacKinnon, Katherine M, Guilfoyle, Michael J, Swanson, William F, Stoops, Monica A

“…Potto (Perodicticus potto) reproductive biology has been minimally studied. Noninvasive endocrinology and ultrasonography are proven tools for reproductive…”
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Sexual maturation in the sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) by Roth, Terri L., Reinhart, Paul R., Romo, John S., Candra, Dedi, Suhaery, Andriansyah, Stoops, Monica A.

“…To help save the Sumatran rhino from extinction, the captive breeding program must capitalize on each rhino's reproductive lifespan. Doing so requires knowing…”
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Attempted in Vitro Maturation and Fertilization of Postmortem Sumatran Rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) Oocytes by Stoops, Monica A, Bateman, Helen L, Campbell, Mark K, Roth, Terri L

“…A study was conducted opportunistically to evaluate the potential of rescuing immature oocytes from the ovaries of the Sumatran rhinoceros postmortem…”
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Comparison of different sperm cryopreservation procedures on post-thaw quality and heterologous in vitro fertilisation success in the ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) by Stoops, Monica A, Bond, Jennifer B, Bateman, Helen L, Campbell, Mark K, Levens, Gregory P, Bowsher, Todd R, Ferrell, Shannon T, Swanson, William F

“…Cryopreservation of spermatozoa from free-living ocelots (Leopardus pardalis) could benefit their conservation by facilitating gene flow between in situ and ex…”
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Urinalysis in Three Species of Captive Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis, Dicerorhinus sumatrensis, and Diceros bicornis) by Haffey, Molly B, Pairan, Randal D, Reinhart, Paul R, Stoops, Monica A

“…This study reports urinalysis values for three species of captive rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis, Dicerorhinus sumatrensis, and Diceros bicornis) and…”
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SEMEN COLLECTION IN RHINOCEROSES (RHINOCEROS UNICORNIS, DICEROS BICORNIS, CERATOTHERIUM SIMUM) BY ELECTROEJACULATION WITH A UNIQUELY DESIGNED PROBE by Roth, Terri L, Stoops, Monica A, Atkinson, Mark W, Blumer, Evan S, Campbell, Mark K, Cameron, Ken N, Citino, Scott B, Maas, Adolf K

“…Electroejaculation in rhinoceroses has historically yielded inconsistent results, with the collection of high-quality, sperm-rich samples rare. The goal of…”
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Testosterone concentrations in juvenile male polar bears (Ursus maritimus) by Wojtusik, Jessye, Philpott, Megan, Donelan, Elizabeth, Stoops, Monica A., Roth, Terri L., Curry, Erin

“…The ex situ polar bear population in the United States is not sustainable. Current management practices include pairing mates at five to six years of age, but…”
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Use of Fecal Steroid Metabolites to Estimate the Pregnancy Rate of a Free-Ranging Herd of Tule Elk by Stoops, Monica A., Anderson, Gary B., Lasley, Bill L., Shideler, Susan E.

“…The ability to measure reproductive hormones in urine and feces permits physiologic evaluations of free-ranging animal populations. The data from previous…”
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HEMATOLOGIC VALUES FOR TULE ELK (CERVUS ELAPHUS NANNODES) by Shideler, Susan E., Stoops, Monica A., Gee, Nancy A., Tell, Lisa A.

“…Hematologic values for 99 tule elk (Cervus elaphus nannodes) from California (USA) are presented. These were obtained from individuals from three captures at…”
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