PMx

PMx is a set of pedigree management tools for conservation organisations and zoos. It is used to study the demographics and genetics of wildlife populations, which helps breeding programmes for threatened species.

What PMx offers

• Demographic analysis — examines the age and sex structure and survival of a captive population.
• Genetic analysis — works from pedigree records to assess relatedness and the genetic health of a species.
• Pedigree management — supports planning of breeding decisions for wildlife species.
• Population studies — looks at how many animals of each age and sex a captive group holds, and how they are related.
• Breeding support — helps programme managers weigh which animals should be paired to keep a population healthy over time.

Who it works with

Zoos and conservation organisations that manage wildlife populations in their care, as well as the specialists who plan breeding programmes for threatened species.