Status and genetic diversity of captive tiger (Panthera tigris) in Vietnam

The survey of tiger captivity ( Panthera tigris ) in Vietnam 2011 showed that there are 110 individuals of tiger in captivity included adult and young tigers kept in 11 farms  of those 4 famrs keep tigers for display, tourism with fee; 2 farms keep for public display, education, conservation, research and zoo; 8 farms keep for breeding; 5 farms keep for display only. There are six of ten farms satisfy the animal medical care. Processed 38 of 40 DNA samples collected  from 6 farms. Used 18 gens position to identify subspecies. Identified 3 subspecies of tiger in 6 farms included: 1. Panthera tigris altaica , 7 samples (7 individuals); 2. Panthera tigris corbetti , 25 samples (25 individuals); 3. Panthera tigris tigris , 4 samples (4 individuals).