Development of a field-friendly technique for fecal steroid extraction and storage using the African wild dog (Lycaon pictus)

Abstract 10.1002/zoo.20248.abs Hormonal analysis provides information about wildlife populations, but is difficult to conduct in the field. Our goal was to develop a rapid and effective field method for fecal steroid analysis by comparing: (1) three extraction methods (laboratory (LAB), homogenize (HO) and handshake (HS)) and (2) two storage methods (solid-phase extraction (SPE) tubes vs. […]