Medical behavior training for blood collection of Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) in Dubai safari park
- International Journal of Avian & Wildlife Biology
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Murad B Mustafa,1 Ni Made Herawati,1 Anjan Talukdar,1 Andra Marshanindya,1 Mohit Swami,1 Muna Abdelrazaq Alhajeri2
Abstract
This research highlights the efficacy of systematic training methodologies in promoting
tiger welfare and management. By gradually acclimatizing tigers and reinforcing positive
associations with confinement, these methods improve overall well-being and ease of
handling. The observed calm demeanor and voluntary crate entry signify successful
establishment of a positive relationship with the enclosure, reflecting acceptance and
acknowledgment of it as a secure environment. Such achievements highlight the effectiveness
of systematic training in fostering adaptive behaviors and cooperative interactions between
animal keepers and the animals within a scientific framework. Additionally, in veterinary
medicine and animal research, collecting blood samples from healthy animals is crucial
for diagnosis and investigation. Following strict guidelines ensures animal welfare, while
obtaining blood establishes a baseline for comparison during illness, particularly in older
animals. Training in voluntary blood draws reduces anesthesia risks, with samples analyzed
for hormone levels, pregnancy detection, and guiding treatment decisions by veterinarians
Keywords
tiger, training, blood collection, welfare
