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Bluett, S.J.; Hume, D.E.; Tapper, B.A.; Stephens, S.L., 2004. Incidence of ryegrass staggers in white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) at Auckland Zoo. New Zealand Veterinary Journal 52 (1): 48

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Location: Africa
Subject: Captivity - Zoo Records
Species: White Rhino


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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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