File AvailableDwyer, R.; Witte, C.; Buss, P.; Warren, R.; Miller, M.; Goosen , W. 2024 Antemortem detection of Mycobacterium bovis in nasal swabs from African rhinoceros. Scientific Reports 14, Article number: 357 : 1-9, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-50236-8
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Africa
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Black Rhino
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Buss, P.; Miller, M.; Fuller, A.; Haw, A.; Thuklson, ER.; Olea-Popelka, F.; Meyer, L. 2024 Effects of Butorphanol on respiration in white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) immobilized with Etorphine-Azaperone. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 2024: 1-13 - DOI: 10.7589/JWD-D-23-00034
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Species:
Africa
Diseases
White Rhino
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File AvailableKingori, E.; Waiguchu, G.; Ruoro, M.; Muriithi, K.; Mumbi, C.; Omondi, S.; Amingas, D.; Angwenyi, S.; Mijele, D.; Chiyo, P.I. 2024 Identifying risk factors for Stephanofilaria-caused ulcerative dermal lesions, in black and white rhinoceros’ meta-population in Kenya. Hindawi: Transboundary and Emerging Diseases 2024 (2655970): 1-14 - doi.org/10.1155/2024/2655970
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Africa - Eastern Africa - Kenya
Diseases
Black Rhino
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File AvailableBerlin, E.R.; Kinney, M.E.; Howard, L.L.; Perrin, K.L.; Rodriguez, P.; Kubiski, S.V.; Phair, K.A. 2024 Vesicular stomatitis virus in two species of rhinoceros at a California Zoological Park. American Journal of Veterinary Research on line early release: 1-10, doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.23.12.0284
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Captive - North America
Diseases
All Rhino Species
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File AvailableRadeke-Auer, K. 2023 Breeding seasonality in zoo-kept rhinoceroses and diseases in the current European black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) population. Thesis to the University of Zurich, Switzerland, pp. 1-33
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Captive
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Black Rhino
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File AvailableGerard, M.P.; Blikslager, A.T.; Marais, J. 2023 A novel case of tracheal injury secondary to gunshot trauma in a white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 2023: 1-4 - doi.org/10.2460/javma.23.05.0254
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Captive
Diseases
White Rhino
OBJECTIVE
To describe a case of tracheal injury secondary to gunshot trauma in a rhinoceros.

ANIMALS
5-year-old female white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum).

CLINICAL PRESENTATION, PROGRESSION, AND PROCEDURES
The rhinoceros was found alive with an apparent bullet entry wou...
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File AvailableAngwenyi, S.K.S.; Hassell, J. ; Miller, M.A.; Mutinda, M.; Vitali, F.; Murray, S. 2023 A review of clostridial diseases in rhinoceroses. Conservation Science and Practice 2023 (e12906): 1-12 - https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.12906
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Species:
Africa
Diseases
African Rhino Species
Although rhinoceros conservation efforts are focused on anti-poaching and combating wildlife trade, infectious diseases are an increasing threat to both free-ranging and captive rhinoceros populations. Among these, clostridial infections with Clostridium perfringens, Paeniclostridium sordellii, a...
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File AvailableRadeke-Auer, K.; Claus, M.; Stagegaard, J.; Bruins-Van Sonsbeek, L.G.R.; Lopez, J. 2023 Retrospective pathology review of captive Black rhinoceros Diceros bicornis in the EAZA Ex-situ Programme (1995-2022). Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research 11 (2) April 30: 298-310 https://doi.org/10.19227/jzar.v11i2.740
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Subject:
Species:
Europe
Diseases - Reasons of death
Black Rhino
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File AvailableBurnham, C.M.; Ange-van Heugten, K.; McKenney, E.A.; Minter, L.J.; Trivedi, S. 2023 Conservation innovations and future directions for the study of rhinoceros gut microbiome. Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens 4 (2): 396-412 - https://doi.org/10.3390/jzbg4020030
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Species:
Captive
Diseases
All Rhino Species
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File AvailableTsangaras, K.; Mayer, J.; Mirza, O.; Dayaram, A.; Higgins, D.P.; Bryant, B.; Campbell-Ward, M.; Sangster, C.; Casteriano, A.; Hoeper, D.; Beer, M.; Greenwood, A.D. 2023 Evolutionarily young African rhinoceros gammaretroviruses. Journal of Virology 97 (4): 1-13 - DOI: 10.1128/jvi.01932-22
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Species:
Captive
Diseases
White Rhino
High-throughput sequences were generated from DNA and cDNA from four Southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) located in the Taronga Western Plain Zoo in Australia. Virome analysis identified reads that were similar to Mus caroli endogenous gammaretrovirus (McERV). Previous analysis ...
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File AvailableXue Li; Pellin Sun; Weixiong Shi; Zhiguang Xiang; Ming Li; Lei Su; Chuan Qin 2023 Bacteroides rhinocerotis sp. nov., isolated from the fresh feces of rhinoceros in Beijing Zoo. Archives of Microbiology 205 (169): 1-9
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Captive
Diseases
All Rhino Species
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File AvailableFlanders Jr., J.A.; Gehring R.; Delaski, K.; Wulf, L.; Coetzee, J.; Gamble, K.C. 2023 Pharmacokinetics of oral flunixin meglumine, meloxicam, or gabapentin in three black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 54 (2): 336-344. https://doi.org/10.1638/2021-0172
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Species:
Captive
Diseases
Black Rhino
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Kornilova, O.A. ; Belokon, M.E.; Skazina, M.A.; Alekseeva, O.S.; Chistyakova, L.V. 2023 Ciliates from the intestine of zoo-kept black rhinoceros, with immunofluorescence microscopic and molecular phylogenetic investigation of Rhinozeta rhinozeta (Litostomatea). European Journal of Protistology 90 (136006): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejop.2023.126006
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Subject:
Species:
Captive
Diseases - Parasites
Black Rhino
The study of endobiotic ciliates from the intestines of various zoo mammals is important for revealing the influence of various factors on endobiont communities. In this paper we describe the species diversity of endobiotic ciliates from the faeces of the eastern black rhinoceros Diceros bicornis...
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File AvailableItaliya, J.; Vacek, V. ; Mateju, P. ; Dering, C.; Celina, S.S.; Ndiaye, A.; Cerny, J. 2023 First detection of SARS-CoV-2 in white rhinoceros during a small-scale coronavirus surveillance in the Bandia Reserve, Senegal. Animals 13 (16): 1-8 - 10.3390/ani13162593
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Subject:
Species:
Africa - Western Africa - Senegal
Diseases
White Rhino
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has heightened interest in the monitoring and surveillance of coronaviruses in wildlife. Testing for the virus in animals can provide valuable insights into viral reservoirs, transmission, and pathogenesis. In this study, we present the results of the molecular surveillanc...
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File AvailableQuintana, T.A.; Miller, K.R.; Hill-Thimmesch, K.J.; Schieferecke, G.; Johnson, W.L.; Herrin, B.H.; Cheelladurai, J.R.J.J. 2023 Kiluluma ceratotherii (Nematoda: Strongylida) in a white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) from the United States: case report. Parasitologia 3: 241-247 - https://doi.org/10.3390/parasitologia3030025
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Subject:
Species:
Captive
Diseases
White Rhino
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File AvailablePaudel, P.; Subedi, J.R.; Pathak, A. 2022 Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites among greater one-horned rhino in Chitwan National Park, Nepal. Annals of Parasitology 68 (1) : 159-167, 2 figs. 2 tables [https: //doi: 10.17420/ap6801.420]
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Subject:
Species:
Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Diseases - Parasites
Indian Rhino
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File AvailableShah, Y.; Paudel, S.; Pandey, K.; Gupta, G.P.; Solo, E.S.; Joshi, J.; Pant, D.K.; Pandey, B.D. 2022 Insights into transmission dynamics of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in Nepal. Tropical Medicine and Health 50 (8) : 1-4, 1 table [https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-022-00400-2]
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Subject:
Species:
Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Diseases - Bacterial
Indian Rhino
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File AvailablePetersen, H.H.; Stenbak, R.; Blaabjerg, C.; Krogh, A.K.H.; Bertelsen, M.F.; Buss, P.; Heegaard, P.M.H. 2022 Development of a quantitative immunoassay for serum haptoglobin as a putative disease marker in the Southern White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 53 (1) : 141-152, 5 figures, 4 tables [https://doi.org/10.1638/2020-0010]
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Subject:
Species:
World
Diseases
White Rhino
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File AvailableZanzani, S.A.; Villa, L.; Gazzonis, A.L.; Cartagena, D.; Mortarino, M.; Bonacina, E.; Guadagnini, D.; Allievi, C.; Manfredi, M.T. 2022 The prophylactic effect of ivermectin treatments on Nematode infections of mammals in a Faunistic Park (Northern Italy). Animals (www.mdpi.com) 12 (1124): 1-9, 2 figures, 3 tables, https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12091124
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Subject:
Species:
Captive - Europe
Diseases - Parasites
Black Rhino
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File AvailableSiddique, A.B.; Hussain, R.; Jamal, A.; Hossain, Md. B.; Ahmad, Z.; Mansoor, M.K.; Khan, I.; Zahra, K.; Khan, A. 2022 Histopathological investigations and molecular confirmation reveal Mycobacterium bovis in One-Horned Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). BioMed Research International 2022 article 5816986: 1-7, 3 figures, https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/5816986
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Subject:
Species:
Asia - South Asia - Pakistan
Diseases - Reasons of death
Indian Rhino
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File AvailableLedwaba, M.B.; Nozipho, K.; Tembe, D.; Onyiche, T.E.; Chaisi, M.E. 2022 Distribution and prevalence of ticks and tick-borne pathogens of wild animals in South Africa: a systematic review. Current Research in Parasitology and Vector-Borne Diseases 2 (100088): 1-14, 5 figures, 1 table, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crpvbd.2022.100088
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Subject:
Species:
Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Diseases - Parasites
African Rhino Species
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File AvailableKnauf-Witzens, T.; Blazey, B.; Luders, I.; Hermes, R.; Schwarzenberger, F.; Roller, M. 2022 Endometrial adenocarcinoma in a one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) – diagnostic and therapeutical approaches. . Zoos and Wildlife Health Conference (Emmen, The Netherlands) 2022, 46 (abstract)
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Subject:
Species:
Captive
Diseases
Indian Rhino
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File AvailablePohlin, F.; Haw, A.; Meyer, L.; Buss, P.; Boesch, J.; Mutinda, M.; Stalder, G.; Painer-Gigler, J. 2022 Electroencephalogram-based indices for depth-of-anaesthesia monitoring in white rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum) immobilised with different etorphine-based combinations. Zoos and Wildlife Health Conference (Emmen, The Netherlands) 2022: 48 (abstract)
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Subject:
Species:
Africa
Diseases
White Rhino
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File AvailableThapa, J.; Gordon, S.V.; Nakajima, C.; Suzuki, Y. 2022 Threat from Mycobacterium orygis - associated tuberculosis in south Asia. The Lancet Microbe 14 June (Online first): 1-2, https://doi.org/10.1016/S2666-5247(22)00149-5
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Subject:
Species:
Asia - South Asia
Diseases - Bacterial
Asian Rhino Species
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File AvailableGoosen, W.J.; Clarke, C.; Kleynhans, L.; Kerr, T.J.; Buss, P.; Miller, M.A. 2022 Culture-Independent PCR detection and differentiation of Mycobacteria spp. in antemortem respiratory samples from African elephants (Loxodonta africana) and Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum, Diceros bicornis) in South Africa. Pathogens (www.mdpi.com/journal/pathogens) 11, 709 Jun 20: 1-16, 2 tables, https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens11060709
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Subject:
Species:
Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Diseases - Bacterial
African Rhino Species
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File AvailableDwyer, R.; Goosen, W.; Buss, P.; Kedward, S.; Manamela, T.; Hausler, G.; Chileshe, J.; Rossouw, L.; Fowler, J.H.; Miller, M.; Witte, C. 2022 Epidemiology of Mycobacterium bovis infection in free-ranging rhinoceros in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 119: 1-11
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Subject:
Species:
Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Diseases - Bacterial
White Rhino
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File AvailableKamath, P.L. 2022 Conserving rhinoceros in the face of disease. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 119 (25) e2206438119: 1-3
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Subject:
Species:
Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Diseases - Bacterial
White Rhino
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File AvailableHope, M.E.; Mogey, R.; Walker, S.L.; Edwards, K.L. 2022 Validating faecal thyroid hormones in the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis). BIAZA Research Committee Conference July 2021: Book of Abstracts: p. 18
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Subject:
Species:
Captive
Diseases
Black Rhino
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File AvailableReetz, A.E.; Aubry, E.; Teske, K.; Ochs, A.; Epping, L.; Semmler, T.; Luebke-Becker, A.; Fulde, M.; Mundhenk, L. 2022 Progressive lameness of a Greater One-Horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) associated with a retroperitoneal abscess and thrombus caused by Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis. Animals (www.mdpi.com) 12 (1784) July 12: 1-8, 4 images, w/supplemental material https://doi.org/10.3390/ani1214784
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Subject:
Species:
Europe - Western Europe - Germany
Diseases - Bacterial
Indian Rhino
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File AvailableZimmermann, D.E.; Vorster, I.; Dreyer, C.; Fowlds, W.; Penzhorn, B.L. 2022 Successful treatment of babesiosis in a south-western Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis bicornis). Journal of the South African Veterinary Association 93 (2) June 16 (on-line): 1-5, 2 tables, 3 figures, https://doi.org/10.36303/JSAVA.478
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Subject:
Species:
Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Diseases - Parasites
Black Rhino
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File AvailableChaney, S.B.; Loewinger, M.; Doherty, D.; McCann, C.M.; Conley, K.J.; McAloose, D.; Rosenberg, A.; Sykes, J.M. 2022 The use of intradermal skin testing and hyposensitization injections to control seasonal dermatitis in greater one-horned rhinoceroses (Rhinoceros unicornis). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 53: 485-491
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Subject:
Species:
Captive
Diseases
Indian Rhino
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File AvailableSullivan, K.E.; Lavin, S.R.; Livingston, S.; Knutson, M.; Valdes, E.V.; Warren, L.K. 2022 Safety and efficacy of a novel iron chelator (HBED; (N,N?-Di(2-hydroxybenzyl)ethylenediamine-N,N?-diacetic acid)) in equine (Equus caballus) as a model for black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis). Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition 2022 (early view): 1-10 - https://doi.org/10.1111/jpn.13745
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Subject:
Species:
Captive
Diseases
Black Rhino
While iron overload disorder (IOD) and related disease states are not considered a common occurrence in domestic equids, these issues appear prevalent in black rhinoceroses under human care. In addressing IOD in black rhinos, altering dietary iron absorption and excretion may be the most globally...
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File AvailableKomal; Ranjan, A.; Gattani, A.; Kumar, A. 2022 Postmortem biochemical evaluation in vitrous humor of Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). Pharma Innovation Journal SP-11 (8): 2241-2244
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Subject:
Species:
Asia
Diseases
Indian Rhino
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Miller, M.; Olea-Popelka, F.; Buss, P. 2022 Effect of capture and immobilization on boma adaptation in free-ranging white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) in Kruger National Park, South Africa . Journal of Wildlife Diseases 58 (4): 735–745 - https://doi.org/10.7589/JWD-D-22-00033
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Subject:
Species:
Africa - Southern Africa
Diseases
White Rhino
Ninety-six white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) were captured between February and October 2009–2011 in Kruger National Park, South Africa and placed in boma confinement before translocation. Of these, 19 rhinoceros did not adapt to the bomas and required early release (n=18) or died (n=1). T...
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File AvailableFerawati, N.M.; Widyawati, A.E.; Mustikawati, G.; Saputra, V.; Arsan, Z.; Anggraeni, D.E. 2022 The combination use of Butorphanol, Medetomidine, and Midazolam in anesthesia of Sumatran Rhino in SRS Way Kambas National Park [in Indonesian]. Acta Veterinaria Indonesiana 2022 (Special issue), 1-8
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Subject:
Species:
Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Sumatra
Diseases
Sumatran Rhino
Sumatran rhino is a critically endangered species and their population decreased every year. Currently, there are 8 Sumatran rhinos living in the semi-in situ habitat of SRS in Way Kambas National Park (TNWK). Dental check-ups and dental floating are one of the routine medical procedures performe...
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File AvailableAmerican College of Zoological Medicine 2022 Dr. Eric Miller is the 2021 recipient of the Murray Fowler Lifetime Achievement Award. Connect (AZA) March: 41, 1 image
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Species:
World
Diseases - Reasons of death
Black Rhino
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File AvailableMiller, M.; Olea-Popelka, F.; Buss, P. 2022 Effect of boma confinement on hematologic and biochemical values in free-ranging White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 58 (4): 735-745 - https://doi.org/10.7589/JWD-D-22-00034
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Subject:
Species:
Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Diseases
White Rhino
Boma adaptation is an important component of rhinoceros translocations to allow transition to new diets, restricted space, and quarantine for disease screening. However, up to 20% of recently captured white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) do not adjust to captivity, resulting in early release or...
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File AvailableHayashi, M.; Zywitza, V.; Naitou, Y.; Hamazaki, N.; Goeritz, F.; Hermes, R.; Holtze, S.; Lazzari, G.; Galli, C.; Stejskal, J.; Diecke, S,; Hildebrandt, T.B.; Hayashi, K, 2022 Robust induction of primordial germ cells of white rhinoceros on the brink of extinction. Science Advances 8 (49) eabp9683: 1-19 https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abp9683
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Subject:
Species:
Africa
Diseases
White Rhino
In vitro gametogenesis, the process of generating gametes from pluripotent cells in culture, is a powerful tool for improving our understanding of germ cell development and an alternative source of gametes. Here, we induced primordial germ cell–like cells (PGCLCs) from pluripotent stem cells of...
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File AvailableDadone, L.; Foxworth, S. 2022 Footcare for Zoo Ungulates (Zoo Hoofstock Trim Program). In: Fowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine 10th edition (Chapter 46): 303-312 https://doi.org 10.1016/B978-0-323-82852-9.00046-0
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Subject:
Species:
World
Diseases
Black Rhino
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File AvailableRadcliffe, R.W.; Jago, M.; Morkel, P.; Morkel, E.; DuPreez, P.; Beytell, P.; Kotting, B.; Manuel, B.; DuPreez, J.H.; Miller, M.A.; Felippe, J., Parry, S.A., Gleed, R.D. 2021 The pulmonary and metabolic effects of suspension by the feet compared with lateral recumbency in immobilized black rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis) captured by aerial darting. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 57 (2): 357–367 - https://doi.org/10.7589/2019-08-202
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Subject:
Species:
Africa
Diseases
Black Rhino
Aerial translocation of captured black rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis) has been accomplished by suspending them by their feet. We expected this posture would compromise respiratory gas exchange more than would lateral recumbency. Because white rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum) immobilized with e...
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File AvailableZimmermann, D.E.; Penzhorn, B.L.; Vorster, I.; Troskie, M.; Oosthuizen, M.C. 2021 Babesia bicornis, Theileria bicornis and Theileria equi in metapopulations of two black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) subspecies in South Africa and their potential impact on conservation. Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases 12 (101635): 1-10 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ttbdis.2020.101635
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Subject:
Species:
Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Diseases
Black Rhino
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File AvailableChileshe, J.; Kerr, T.J.; Kinnear, C.; Buss, P.E.; Helden, P.D. van; Warren, R.M.; Miller, M.E.; Parsons, S.D.C. 2021 Cytokine biomarker discovery in the white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum). Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology 232 (110168): 1-6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetimm.2020.110168
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Subject:
Species:
Africa
Diseases
White Rhino
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File AvailableKim, S.H.; Seung, B.J.; Cho, S.H.; Lim, H.Y.; Bae, M.K.; Eo, K.Y.; Yeo, Y.G.; Son, J.W.; Sur, J.H. 2021 Ovarian adenocarcinoma with metastases in a white rhinoceros. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation 33 (2): 1-4
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Subject:
Species:
Africa
Diseases
White Rhino
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File AvailableGardner, B.R.; Rourke, N.L. 2021 Multimodal analgesia in a Southern White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) with pentosan polysulfate, gabapentin, amantadine and phenylbutazone to manage chronic pain. Australian Veterinary Journal 99 (3): 86-88 - doi: 10.1111/avj.13043
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Subject:
Species:
Africa
Diseases
White Rhino
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File AvailableCersosimo, L.M.; Sullivan, K.E.; Valdes, E.V. 2021 Species and individual rhinoceros affect the bacterial communities, metabolites, and nutrient composition in faeces from Southern black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis minor) and Southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) under managed care. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition 106 (1): 181-193. doi: 10.1111/jpn.13520.
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Subject:
Species:
Africa
Diseases
African Rhino Species
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File AvailableZaffarano, G.P.; De Klerk-Lorist, L.M.; Junker, K.; Mitchell, E.; Bhoora, R.V.; Poglayen, G.; Govender, D. 2021 First report of cystic echinococcosis in rhinos: A fertile infection of Echinococcus equinus in a Southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) of Kruger National Park, South Africa. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife 14: 260-266 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2021.02.007
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Subject:
Species:
Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Diseases
White Rhino
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File AvailableSalleh, A.; Zainuddin, Z.Z.; Tarmizi, R.M.M.; Yap, C.K.; Jen, C.R.; Zamri-Saad, M. 2021 Dentinogenic ghost cell tumor in a Sumatran Rhinoceros. Animals 11(4), 1173: 1-8 - https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11041173
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Subject:
Species:
Asia
Diseases
Sumatran Rhino
An adult female Sumatran rhinoceros was observed with a swelling in the left infraorbital region in March 2017. The swelling rapidly grew into a mass. A radiograph revealed a cystic radiolucent area in the left maxilla. In June 2017, the rhinoceros was euthanized. At necropsy, the infraorbital ma...
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Bercier, M.; LaDouceur, E.E.B.; Citino, S.B. 2021 Clinical findings, pathology, biosecurity, and serosurveillance of coxiellosis in white rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum) at a conservation center: two cases. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 52 (1): 389-395 - https://doi.org/10.1638/2020-0081
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Subject:
Species:
Captive
Diseases
White Rhino
A primiparous white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) gave birth to a calf overnight after approximately 16 mo of gestation. The calf was found dead in the morning. Necrosuppurative placentitis with bacterial inclusions suggestive of coxiellosis was diagnosed histologically, and Coxiella burnetii ...
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File AvailableNasr, M.; Meyer, L.C.R.; Buss, P.; Fabregas, M.C.; Gleed, R.D.; Boesch, J.M.; Pohlin, F. 2021 Muscle tremors observed in white rhinoceroses immobilised with either etorphine–azaperone or etorphine–midazolam: An initial study. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association 92 (a2142): 1-3
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Subject:
Species:
Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Diseases
White Rhino
Etorphine–azaperone is the most commonly used drug combination for chemical immobilisation of free-ranging white rhinoceroses, but causes several profound physiological disturbances, including muscle tremors. The addition of benzodiazepine sedatives, such as midazolam, has been proposed to redu...
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File AvailableTrivedi, S.; Burnham, C.M.; Capobianco, C.M.; Boshoff, C.; Zheng, Y.; Pettiglio, J.W.; Ange-van Heugten, K.; Bissell, H.D.; Minter, L.J. 2021 Analysis of blood biochemistry of free ranging and himan-managed southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) using the i-STAT Alinity v®. Veterinary Medicine International 2021 (2665956): 1-6 - https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/2665956
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Species:
Captive
Diseases
White Rhino
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File AvailableReiners, J. 2021 Untersuchungen zur Sauerstoffsättigungskurve des Breitmaulnashorns (Ceratotherium simum) sowie Evaluierung von Pulsoximetriesensoren für Unpaarhufer (Breitmaulnashorn und Pferd). Thesis presented to Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover , pp. 1-40
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Africa
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White Rhino
In the first part a new sensor design for pulse oximetry was developed and evaluated in an experimental study in horses. A commercially available sensor for transmission pulse oximetry (Nonin 2000SL) was integrated into the new sensor design for reflectance pulse oximetry. Three prototypes were c...
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File AvailableMarais, H.J.; Glyphis, Z.G.; Cremers, N.A.J. 2021 Medical grade honey: Hope for wounded white rhinos. Veterinary and Animal Science 13 (100196): 1-8
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Africa
Diseases
White Rhino
South Africa is home to some of the world's most endangered wildlife, with the White rhinoceros (Cerathotherium simum) among its most threatened species due to its highly sought-after horn. Since the reproduction number is below the mortality rate, there is a decrease in rhinos year over year...
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File AvailableSaha, T.; Paul, D.; Chakraborty, R. 2021 Abundance of multiple-antibiotic-resistant Salmonella strains in fecal samples of Rhinoceros unicornis of the Kaziranga National Park, India. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International 33 (44B): 298-313
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Asia - South Asia
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Indian Rhino
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File AvailablePaula Santos, S. de; Pavan, W.D.; Caetano Caldeira, F.M. 2021 A relação entre nutrição e sobrecarga de ferro em rinoceronte-negro – Diceros bicornis Linnaeus, 1758. Anais da VII Semana de Integração Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão, 22 a 26 de novembro 2021, pp. 1-4
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Captive
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Black Rhino
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File AvailableWood, J.; Minter, L.j.; Tollefson, T.N.; Bissell, H.; Bibus, D.; Ange-van Heugten, K. 2021 Implications of nutritional management on fatty acid profiles of Southern White Rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum simum) housed at two zoological institutions. Animals 1(11), 3063: 1-12 - https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11113063
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Captive
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White Rhino
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File AvailableHouck, E.L.; Papich, M.G.; Delk, K.W. 2021 Phenylbutazone pharmacokinetics in southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) after oral administration. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2021: 1-7 - DOI: 10.1111/jvp.13036
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Captive
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White Rhino
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File AvailableBolfa, P.; Marchi, S.; Kanyari, P.; Keyyu, J.; Issel, C. 2021 Seroprevalence of equine piroplasmosis, equine infectious anaemia and equine influenza in zebras and rhinoceros from Kenya and Tanzania. Equine Veterinary Journal 2021: 35
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Captive
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African Rhino Species
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File AvailableDonnelly, K.A.; Miller, M.A.; Grobler, D.; Buss, P.; Niekerk, P. van; Kleynhans, L.; Kerr, T.J.; Citino, S.B. 2021 Serological evidence of Coxiella burnetii infection in the white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) in South Africa. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 52 (2): 573-579 - DOI: 10.1638/2020-0154
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Africa
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White Rhino
Coxiellosis, or Query (Q) fever, a disease caused by the intracellular bacteria Coxiella burnetii, was recently described in a managed breeding herd of white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) in the southeastern United States. Clinical disease often results in abortion and could represent a conser...
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File AvailableBurnham, C.M. 2021 Drivers of variation in the gut microbiome of southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) under human care. Thesis presented to North Carolina State University, pp. 1-146
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Captive
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White Rhino
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File AvailableBlerk, C. van 2021 Faculty performs first ever CT scan on a live adult rhino in South Africa. News of Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria
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Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
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White Rhino
Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary and the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Veterinary Science in Onderstepoort, are celebrating a milestone in veterinary healthcare and diagnostic imaging as well as rhino conservation, after the first ever successful CT scan on a live rhino in South Africa.
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File AvailableRuggeri, E.; Young, C.; Ravida, N.; Sirard, M.; Krisher, R.; Rey, M. de la; Herbst, C.; Durrant, B. 2021 Granulosa cell gene expression and glucose consumption of in vitro-matured oocytes of the southern white rhino (Ceratotherium simum simum). Reproduction, Fertility and Development 34 (2): 243-244
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Captive
Diseases
White Rhino
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File AvailableBoehm, T.M.S.A.; Klinger, C.J.; Gohl, C.; Luecht, M.; Baumann, K.N.; Mueller, R.S. 2021 Topical treatment of multiple erosive, ulcerative skin lesions in an Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). Tierärztliche Praxis Großtiere 49 (3): 210-214
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Captive
Diseases
Indian Rhino
A 30-year-old, intact female Indian rhinoceros (Rhinocerus unicornis) was presented with ongoing erosive, ulcerative skin lesions over a 4-year-period. The lesions appeared to be non-pruritic and non-seasonal. A systemic antibiotic therapy had been unsuccessful. The dermatological examination sho...
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File AvailableSullivan, K.E.; Cerosimo, L.M.; Warren, L.K.; Fowler, A.L.; Williams, S.M.; Livingston, S.; Valdes, E.V. 2021 Preliminary impacts of dietary phytate supplementation on iron and phosphorus in black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis). In: Brooks, M., Koutsos, E., Henry, B. Proceedings of the Fourteenth Conference on Zoo and Wildlife Nutrition, Zoo and Wildlife Nutrition Foundation a, pp. 95-96
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Captive
Diseases
Black Rhino
Black rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis) under human care are susceptible to health issues associated with diet management, including iron overload disorder, hypophosphatemia, renal and gastrointestinal disorders. As browse diets for free-ranging rhinos cannot be replicated under human care, we do n...
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File AvailableSteyrer, C.; Pohlin, F.; Meyer, L.C.R.; Buss, P.; Hooijberg, E.H. 2021 Comparison of three hematocrit measurement methods in the southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum). Veterinary Clinical Pathology 2022: 1-6 - DOI: 10.1111/vcp.13076
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Captive
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White Rhino
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File AvailableChileshe, J. 2021 Identification of immunological biomarkers for detection of Mycobacterium bovis in African Rhinoceros. Doctor of Philosophy (Molecular Biology) Dissertation presented to Stellenbosch University , pp. i-xix, 1-144, 9 figures, 9 tables, Appendix I & II w/supplementary table
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Africa
Diseases - Bacterial
African Rhino Species
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File AvailableGarcia-Fernandez, D. 2021 Descripcion y estimacion de la edad individual de restes de Coelodonta antiquitatis Blumenbach 1799. Butlleti Centre d'Estudios de la Natura Barcelona-Nord 32: 161-174, 8 figures, 4 tables
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Europe - Western Europe
Diseases
Fossil
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File AvailableHrnkova, J; Schneiderova, I.; Golovchenko, M.; Grubhoffer, L.; Rudenko, N.; Cerny, J. 2021 Role of zoo-housed animals in the ecology of ticks and tick-borne pathogens - a review. Pathogens (www.mdpi.com/journal/pathogens) 10 (210): 1-24, 2 figures, 2 tables, https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens10020210
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World
Diseases - Parasites
All Rhino Species
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File AvailableSimpson, G.; Thompson, P.N.; Saegerman, C.; Marcotty, T.; Letesson, J-J.; Bolle, X. de; Godfroid, J. 2021 Brucellosis in wildlife in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Scientific Reports (www.nature.com/scientificreports) 2021 11: 5960: 1-16, 3 figures, 7 tables, https://doi.org/10.10.38/s41598-021-85441-w
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Africa
Diseases - Bacterial
African Rhino Species
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File AvailableZhi Guang-lin; Zhang Ma-long ; Zuo Ke-jing; Huang Mian; Liang Yu-zhen; Chen Tan Zi-peng; Sa Jia-qi; Xie Wei-jun; Peng Shi-ming; Chen Xuan-jiao; Li Hui-hong; Wen Yan; Dai Jun-wei 2021 Pharmacodynamic comparison of different doses of butorphanol on white rhinoceros. Chinese Journal of Veterinary Medicine 2021 (11): 110-112
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Species:
Captive
Diseases
White Rhino
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File AvailableWang Yun-Sheng; Luo Yi;Guo Xin-Xin; Li Xiang-Xian; Pu Tian-Chun; Zhao Su-Fen; Lu Yan; Zhang Cheng-Lin 2021 Application of puncture biopsy of aspiration technique in diagnosis of rhinoceros tumor disease. Journal of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine 2021 (6): 50-52
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Species:
Captive
Diseases
White Rhino
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File AvailableKipkorir, K.C.; Angienda, P.O.; Onyango, D.N.; Onyango, P.O. 2020 Antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli from humans and black rhinoceroses in Kenya. Ecohealth 17: 41-51
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Africa
Diseases
Black Rhino
Upsurge of antibiotic resistance in wildlife poses unprecedented threat to wildlife conservation. Surveillance of antibiotic resistance at the human–wildlife interface is therefore needed. We evaluated differences in antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli isolates from human and the endanger...
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File AvailableMukhlisi; Sirupang, M.; Yanuar, A.; Sayektiningsih, T. 2020 Wildlife diversity and identification of potential zoonosis around the Sumatran Rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis harrissoni) sanctuary, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 457: 1-10
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Species:
Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia
Diseases
Sumatran Rhino
Emergency rescue for the Sumatran rhino in East Kalimantan is through consolidation into a sanctuary. This study aimed to analyse wildlife diversity and to identify potential zoonosis in the Sumatran rhino sanctuary located in Hutan Lindung Kelian Lestari (Kelian Lestari Protection Forest).Wildli...
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File AvailablePollock, K.E.; O'Brien, J.K.; Roth, T.L.; Proudfoot, J.; Niederlander, J.; Micheas, L.; Robeck, T.R.; Stoops, M.A. 2020 Anti-Müllerian hormone in managed African and Asian rhino species. General and Comparative Endocrinology 294 (113487): 1-9
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Captive
Diseases
All Rhino Species
Serum collected across the lifespan of four managed rhino species: black (Diceros bicornis, n = 16), white (Ceratotherium simum simum, n = 19), greater one-horned (GOH, Rhinoceros unicornis, n = 11) and Sumatran (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis, n = 6) were validated and analyzed in an anti-Müllerian h...
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File AvailablePouillevet, H.; Soetart, N.; Boucher, D.; Wedlarski, R.; Jaillardon, L. 2020 Inflammatory and oxidative status in European captive black rhinoceroses: a link with Iron Overload Disorder?. PLosONE 15(8): e0231514: 1-22 - https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0231514
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Captive
Diseases
Black Rhino
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File AvailableShahi, M.K.; Gairhe, K.P. 2020 Prevalence of helminths in wild Asian elephant and Indian rhinoceros in Chitwan and Bardia National Park, Nepal. Nepalese Veterinary Journal 36: 60-74
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Species:
Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Diseases
Indian Rhino
The Nepalese elephant (Elephas maximus maximus) and rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), are an important part of Nepal’s heritage, culture and wildlife conservation. Despite its importance, not much is known about the helminth parasites that affect elephant and rhinoceros. This study investigate...
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File AvailableGoosen, W.J.; Kerr, T.J.; Kleynhans, L.; Buss, P.E.; Cooper, D.; Warren, R.; Helden, P.D. van; Schroeder, B.; Parsons, S.D.C.; Miller, M.A. 2020 The Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra assay detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex DNA in white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) and African elephants (Loxodonta africana). Scientific Reports (Nature) 10 (Article number: 14482): 1-9 - https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-71568-9
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Species:
Africa
Diseases
White Rhino
The study describes the novel use of the Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra assay for detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) DNA in samples from white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) and African elephants (Loxodonta africana). Culture negative respiratory sample matrices were spiked to determin...
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File AvailableSebastian, M.; Abdullah, A.; Abusharia, M.; Abu-Zidan, F.M. 2020 Rhinoceros-related delayed traumatic diaphragmatic rupture. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg 2020: 486-488
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Species:
Asia
Diseases
All Rhino Species
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File AvailableMuir, Y.S.S.; Bryant, B; Campbell-Ward, M.; Higgins, D.P. 2020 Retrospective anti-tetanus antibody responses of zoo-based Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) and rhinoceros (Rhinocerotidae). Developmental and Comparative Immunology 114 (103841): 1-7 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dci.2020.103841
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Captive
Diseases
All Rhino Species
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File AvailableSandersen, C. 2020 Comment prévenir l'hypoxie pendant l'anesthésie du rhinocéros d'Afrique (Ceratotherium simum et Diceros bicornis). Thesis presented to the University of Liege, Belgium, pp. 1-40
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Species:
Africa
Diseases
African Rhino Species
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File AvailableSalleh, A.; Zainuddin, Z.Z.; Tarmizi, M.R.M.; Chee, Y.K.; Zamri-Saad, M. 2020 Two variants of uterine leiomyoma in Malaysia’s last Sumatran Rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis). Veterinary Quarterly 40 (1): 250-257 - https://doi.org/10.1080/01652176.2020.1836431
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Species:
Asia - South East Asia - Malaysia
Diseases
Sumatran Rhino
Following its capture in March 2014, an adult female Sumatran rhinoceros frequently showed profuse vaginal bleeding. An ultrasonography suggested the presence of multiple reproductive lesions, including two uterine masses which were suspected to be leiomyomas. Soon after, an open pyometra was con...
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File AvailableBuys, A.; Crafford, J.; Heerden, H. van 2020 Development and evaluation of indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays for the determination of immune response to multiple clostridial antigens in vaccinated captive bred southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum). Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 62 (57): 1-8 - https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-020-00555-x
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Species:
Africa
Diseases
White Rhino
An overall increase in poaching of white rhinoceros results in captive breeding becoming a significant component of white rhinoceros conservation. However, this type of conservation comes with its own difficulties. When wildlife is captured, transported and/or confined to a boma environment, they...
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File AvailableSullivan, K.E.; Mylniczenko, N.D.; Nelson Jr, S.E.; Coffin, B.; Lavin, S.R. 2020 Practical management of Iron Overload Disorder (IOD) in black rhinoceros (BR; Diceros bicornis). Animals 10 (1991): 1-28 - doi:10.3390/ani10111991
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Species:
Captive
Diseases
Black Rhino
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File AvailableGaymer, J. 2020 Kenya: veterinary care for Kenya's black rhinos. The Horn (Save the Rhino International) 2020: 25
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Species:
Africa - Eastern Africa - Kenya
Diseases
Black Rhino
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File AvailableDwyer, R.A.; Witte, C.; Goosen, W.J.; Miller, M. 2020 Epidemiology of tuberculosis in multi-host wildlife systems: implications for black (Diceros bicornis) and white (Ceratotherium simum) rhinoceros. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 7 (Article 580476): 1-15
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Subject:
Species:
Africa
Diseases
African Rhino Species
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File AvailableSamain, M. 2020 Comment prévenir l'hypoxie pendant l'anesthésie du rhinocéros d'Afrique (Ceratotherium simum et Diceros bicornis) ?. Thesis presented to the Veterinary Faculty of the University of Liege, pp. 1-40
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Subject:
Species:
Africa
Diseases
African Rhino Species
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File AvailableJenuit, M. 2020 Establishing a standard fibroblast cell line derived from kidney tissue of Sumatran Rhinoceros (Puntung). Thesis presented to International Islamic University Malaysia, pp. 1-24
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Subject:
Species:
Asia - South East Asia - Malaysia
Diseases
Sumatran Rhino
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File AvailableSwenson, J.; Haefele, H.J.; Davis, J.L. 2020 Systemic mycotic disease and subsequent itraconazole testing in the southern black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis minor). Proceedings of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV) 2020: 31
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Species:
Captive
Diseases
Black Rhino
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File AvailableChaney, S.B.; Loewinger, M.; Doherty, D.; McCann, C.M.; Conley, K.J.; McAloose, D.; Rosenberg, A.; Sykes, J.M. 2020 Allergen testing in two related one-horned rhinoceroses (Rhinoceros unicornis) with seasonal dermatitis. Proceedings of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV) 2020: 92-93
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Species:
Captive
Diseases
Indian Rhino
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File AvailableBoesch, J.M.; Gleed, R.D. ; Buss, P. ; Tordiffe, A.; Zeiler, G.; Miller, M.; Meyer, L.C.R. 2020 Intravenous butorphanol improves mixed venous oxygen content in etorphine-immobilized white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) primarily by decreasing tissue oxygen consumption rather than by increasing tissue oxygen delivery. Proceedings of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV) 2020: 94-95
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Species:
Captive
Diseases
White Rhino
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File AvailableBrowning, G.R.; Kinney, M.E. ; Clancy, M.M. ; Mama, K.; Knych, H. 2020 Plasma concentrations and clinical effects of butorphanol-azaperone for standing sedation of southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum). Proceedings of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV) 2020: 96-97
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Subject:
Species:
Captive
Diseases
White Rhino
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File AvailableWuenstel, K.; Backus, D.; Soler, D.; Lion Country Safari 2020 Saving Lissa: How training aided in the cancer treatment of a Southern White rhinoceros. Animal Keepers Forum 47 (2) Feb: 42-47, 16 images
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Species:
Captive - North America
Diseases
White Rhino
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File AvailableBohaker, R.B. 2020 Electroejaculation in the rhinoceros: seminal experiments with large, horned animals. Annals of Improbable Research 26 (2): 18-19
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Species:
Asia
Diseases
Asian Rhino Species
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File AvailableDwyer, R.A.; Witte, C.; Buss, P.; Goosen, W.J.; Miller, M. 2020 Epidemiology of Tuberculosis in Multi-Host Wildlife Systems: Implications for Black (Diceros bicornis) and White (Ceratotherium simum) Rhinoceros . Frontiers in Veterinary Science (www.frontiersin.org) Nov 2022 (7) 580476 with supplementary material: 1-15, doi:10.3389/fvets.2020.580476
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Species:
World
Diseases - Bacterial
African Rhino Species
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File AvailableKakati, P.K.; Islam, I.; Sharma, A.; Phukan, D. 2019 Prevalence of endoparasitic infections in free ranging greater one-horned rhinoceros in the protected areas of Assam, India. A technical report. New Delhi, World Wide Fund for Nature-India, pp. 1-44
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Species:
Asia - South Asia - India
Diseases
Indian Rhino
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File AvailableWilliams, C.; Ybarra, A.R.; Meredith, A.N.; Durrant, B.S.; Tubbs, C. 2019 Gut microbiota and phytoestrogen-associated infertility in southern white rhinoceros. mBio 10:e00311-19.: 1-13 - https://doi.org/10.1128/mBio.00311-19
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Subject:
Species:
Captive
Diseases
White Rhino
With recent poaching of southern white rhinoceros (SWR [Ceratotherium simum simum]) reaching record levels, the need for a robust assurance population is urgent. However, the global captive SWR population is not currently self-sustaining due to the reproductive failure of captive-born females. Di...
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File AvailablePohlin, F.; Buss, P.; Miller, M.; Steenkamp, G.; Gleed, R.; Poore, L.; Boesch, J.; Zeiler, G. 2019 Etorphine-ketamine constant rate infusion for maintenance of anaesthesia in a compromised white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum). Hindawi: Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine 2019 (Article ID 4309043): 1-6 - https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/4309043
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Subject:
Species:
Africa - Southern Africa
Diseases
White Rhino
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File AvailableYang Liangliang; Wenxia Wang; Songlin Huang; Yu Wang; Wronski, T.; Huaiqing Deng; Jun Lu 2019 Individual stress responses of white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) to transport: implication for a differential management. Global Ecology and Conservation 17: 1-10 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2019.e00588
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Subject:
Species:
Africa
Diseases
White Rhino
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File AvailableAntwis, R.A.; Edwards, K.L.; Unwin, B.; Walker, S.L.; Shultz, S. 2019 Rare gut microbiota associated with breeding success, hormone metabolites and ovarian cycle phase in the critically endangered eastern black rhino. Microbiome 7 (27): 1-12
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Subject:
Species:
Africa
Diseases
Black Rhino
Host microbiomes play a role in hormone production and subsequent fertility in humans, but this is less well understood in non-model organisms. This is of particular relevance to species in zoo-based conservation breeding programmes, as relationships between host microbiome composition and reprod...
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File AvailableGibson, K.M.; Nguyen, B.N.; Neumann, L.M.; Miller, M.; Buss, P.; Daniels, S.; Ahn, M.J.; Crandall, K.A.; Pukazhenthi, B. 2019 Gut microbiome differences between wild and captive black rhinoceros – implications for rhino health. Nature: Scientific Reports 9:7570: 1-11 - https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-43875-3
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Subject:
Species:
Africa
Diseases
Black Rhino
A number of recent studies have shown the importance of the mammalian gut microbiome in host health. In the context of endangered species, a few studies have examined the relationship between the gut microbiome in wild versus captive populations due to digestive and other health issues. Unfortuna...
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File AvailableLee, Seogwon; Kim, J.Y.; Yi, Myung-hee; Lee, I.Y.; Fyumagwa, R.; Yong, T.S. 2019 Comparative microbiomes of ticks collected from a black rhino and its surrounding environment. IJP: Parasites and Wildlife 9: 239-243
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Species:
Africa - Eastern Africa - Tanzania
Diseases
Black Rhino
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