International symposium for preservation of the Przewalski Horse
2000
Kus, E. (Zoologicka Zahrada, Prague (Czech Republic))
The International Symposium on Preservation of the Przewalski Horse was held in Kiev from October 4 to 9, 1999. More than 120 participants from 15 countries in the world were present. The results of the discussions were summarized and published in a final document which is also presented in this article. The most important points of the document are: success of the project of reintroduction of Przewalski horses in Mongolia; new methods of genetic analysis as powerful tools for investigating pedigree relationships; management of the gene pool of the species; necessity to obtain more knowledge about the natural behaviour, ecology, morphology and genetic of semi-wild population; the creation of electronic International Studbook; future reintroduction programs and cooperation between the institutions; importation of new breeding stock to Askania Nova; creation of new territories in the Ukraine for semi-free groups of Przewalski horses; monitoring of horse populations living in Askania Nova Reserve.
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