European mink captive breeding

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G. Transportation

Animals should always be transported separately. Crates should be made of solid plywood resistant to biting. Where possible it is preferred to use for transportation the nest-box of the animal. Good ventilation through wire-netting is very important as there is a risk of overheating. During the long-distance transportation the animals should be provided adequate food and water. Transportation during hot weather should be avoided whenever possible.


Literary sources used in preparation of the protocol

Behnke, H. 1982: Jagd und Fang des Raubwildes: Anleitung zur gerechten Bejagung. Hamburg,Berlin:Parey. 106 pp.

Carvalho, C.F., Howard J., Collins, L., Wemmer, C., Bush, M., Wildt,D., 1991: Captive breeding of Black-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes) and comparative reproductive efficiency in 1-year old versus 2-year old animals. J. Zoo. Wildl. Med. 22: 96-106.

Devison, D.1992: Metro Toronto Zoo Black-Footed Ferret Captive Propagation Protocol. Metro Toronto Zoo. 15 pp. Manuscript.

Maran, T. 1994: Studbook for the European mink, Mustela lutreola Linnaeus 1761. Vol. 1. EMCC & Tallinn Zoo, 50 pp. Manuscript

Ternovskij, D. 1977: Biology of mustelids(Mustelidae). - Nauka. Publ. Novosibirsk. (In Russian)

Vogt, P. 199? : Husbandry Guidelines for Lutra lutra (EEP). Manuscript

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