Evaluation of an alternative feline diet at the Toronto Zoo

Citation

Salter S, Twinney J, Bernal-Soler L, Atkinson J, Crawshaw G, Valdes EV. 1999. Evaluation of an alternative feline diet at the Toronto Zoo. In Proceedings of the Third Conference on Zoo and Wildlife Nutrition, AZA Nutrition Advisory Group, Columbus, OH.

Abstract

For many species of cats, little is known about their specific dietary needs. Although there have been some studies concerning digestibility and general nutrition of exotic cats species (Crissey et al. 1997; Allen et al. 1995; Wynne, 1989; Dierenfeld, 1987; Hackenburger and Atkinson, 1983; Barbiers et al. 1982), most information has been extrapolated from data concerning domestic cats (NRC, 1978).

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