Reference Base Incidence of ryegrass staggers in white rhinoceros (Cerat... |
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Africa |
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Captivity - Zoo Records |
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White Rhino |
Ryegrass staggers in two white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) was recorded at Auckland Zoo in March 2001. Mazithi, a 17year-old female, showed a sudden onset of head and leg tumors, was unsteady on her feet, uncoordinated, and lethargic for 5 days. She was recorded as having displayed similar symptoms in December 1999 and January 2001. Mandhia, a 24-year-old male, also showed similar symptoms for 2 days, and a veterinarian made a provisional diagnosis of ryegrass staggers.
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