Abstract

The effect of population structure of six captive groups of rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) upon level of inbreeding and resulting survival of offspring is estimated and found to be substantial. Breeding colony management policies designed to minimize inbreeding and its deleterious effects are discussed and compared for their efficiency. It is concluded that the most efficient policy involves the rotation of groups of adult males among several breeding groups every few years.

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