Giraffe husbandry and feeding practices in Europe results of an EEP survey
Problems of the locomotory system (like overgrown hooves, laminitis or joint problems) have been reported from the EEP giraffe population. To evaluate relevant husbandry practices and frequency of the problem, a survey was done covering EEP institutions (response to the questionnaire from 70 institutions representing 74 individually managed groups). 40 of the 74 groups reported […]
Anatomic description and pathologic findings of chronic foot rot with severe secondary osteomyelitis in a Rtohschild’s giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi)
An abstract on chronic lameness in a Rothschild’s giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi) that was a result of ulcerative pododermatitis and laminitis.
Case Report: Severe laminitis in multiple zoo species
A 10-year record review from a zoological institution in the western USA identified four cases of severe laminitis resulting in rotation and protrusion of the third phalanx through the sole. Laminitis is reported in a Masai giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi), a Sichuan takin (Budorcas taxicolor tibetana), a greater Malayan chevrotain (Tragulus napu) and a giant […]