Apparent digestibility and nutritional status of capuchin monkeys (<i>Sapajus</i> sp.) under human care-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Apparent digestibility and nutritional status of capuchin monkeys (Sapajus sp.) under human care

Published:2024-05-09 Issue:3 Volume:53 Page:
ISSN:0047-2565
Container-title:Journal of Medical Primatology
language:en
Short-container-title:J of Medical Primatology

Author:

Silva Maira Beatriz Gandolfi¹^ORCID,Tokashiki Erick Yuji¹,Testa Carolyne Assis Eigenheer Pinke¹,de Lima Meirelles Paulo Roberto²^ORCID,Okamoto Priscylla Tatiana Chalfun Guimarães³,Urrego Ana Camila Beltrán¹^ORCID,Melchert Alessandra³^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Wild Animals Postgraduate, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science São Paulo State University – UNESP Botucatu São Paulo Brazil

2. Department of Animal Nutrition and Breeding São Paulo State University – UNESP Botucatu São Paulo Brazil

3. Department of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science São Paulo State University – UNESP Botucatu São Paulo Brazil

Abstract

AbstractBackgroundStuding the nutritional needs and dietary habits of primates is essential to ensure their health and well‐being. This includes the understanding of the use of nutrients and its correlation with health parameters.MethodsDiet and nutritional parameters of 13 captive capuchin monkeys (Sapajus sp.) were assesed. Apparent digestibility of dry matter and nutrients were evaluated. Nutritional status was established based on body condition score (BCS) and muscle mass score (MMS).ResultsHigh apparent digestibility coefficients (ADC) were observed for crude protein and ether extract, but low for minerals and crude fiber. The ADC of EE and CF were related to MMS, and the biochemical parameters did not correlate with the AD coefficients obtained in the group. The nutritional status of the animals remained inadequate in 84.6% of the individuals, suggesting a reformulation of the diet and nutritional management.

Publisher

Wiley

Link

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/jmp.12699

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