studbook
Noun
Meaning
A genealogical register of a particular breed or stud of horses, esp. thoroughbreds.
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By 2001, 182 individuals were in North American zoos alone. citation As of 2006, the international studbook listed more than 800 individuals in zoos and parks around the world.
However, in some nations, particularly in Europe, there is a recording method or means of studbook selection for certain types to allow them to be licensed for breeding.
The studbook includes information about all births, deaths and movements of capybaras, as well as how they are related. citation Capybaras are farmed for meat and skins in South America.
The studbook is kept by the South African Studbook and organization who keep studbooks for all stud animals.
The Zoo has the longest uninterrupted history of breeding of Przewalski's horses in the world and keeps the studbook of this species.
Zoo programmes Eastern bongo at Edinburgh Zoo An international studbook is maintained to help manage animals held in captivity.