Knowsley Safari southern white rhinoceros recovers from a broken leg
A new veterinary treatment has helped a southern white rhinoceros at Knowsley Safari recover from a broken leg. Amara began limping on her right-front leg earlier this year after radiographs confirmed the rhino had had a fractured ulna.
She was given pain relief, rest and had continued to be assessed. A team of more than 10 vets – including specialist surgeons and anaesthetists, nurses, and animal keepers, as well as support staff – carried out the procedure for the rhino. They also brought in specialist equine surgeons from the University of Liverpool to help with the diagnosis and carry out the procedure.
After searching, the team found there were no records or documentation existing worldwide for a rhino with this type of leg injury. The team used their expertise in treating horses and applied it to Amara. They performed a lengthy operation with Amara under anaesthesia in her enclosure, including key-hole surgery of Amara’s wrist.towards the Hall.
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A new veterinary treatment has helped a southern white rhinoceros at Knowsley Safari Park recover from broken leg. Amara began limping on her right-front leg earlier this year after radiographs confirmed the rhino had had a fractured ulna.
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