The provision of dietary animal fibre for captive tigers (Panthera tigris): implications for animal welfare and gastrointestinal health

Previous research has demonstrated that poorly digestible components of whole prey such as tendons, ligaments, fur, and skin (i.e. animal fibre) can positively influence the health and welfare of strict carnivores. Through non-invasive methods, the impact of dietary animal fibre was assessed in capt...

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Main Author: Esparza Guerrero, Karla Cristina
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2021
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/65135/