Meru Mobile Veterinary Report for October 2023

Published on the 15th of November, 2023

In October, the Meru ecosystem received light showers. We are optimistic that continued rainfall will provide ample nourishment and hydration for wildlife. Over the reporting period, the SWT-KWS Meru Mobile Veterinary Unit responded to 12 cases. These

These included 3 common zebras in Meru National Park that received treatment for wounds inflicted by predators; a female Eastern Mountain bongo at the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy with a fight wound; 3 elephant cases in Mpala Ranch comprising a lame elephant bull, a recumbent elephant cow with a penetrating wound on the left forelimb, and an autopsy examination on the carcass of a female elephant found to have suffered gastric torsion. In Meru National Park, the veterinary team conducted an autopsy examination of a lion carcass, treated a security dog with irritant contact dermatitis and responded to a recumbent reticulated Giraffe bull. Additionally, the team treated 2 Reticulated giraffe bulls in Garissa for wire snare related injuries.

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