Tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium bovis is endemic in the African buffalo (Syncerus
caffer) population in the Kruger National Park and other conservation areas in South Africa …

Background Opioid-induced immobilization is associated with severe respiratory depression
in the white rhinoceros. We evaluated the efficacy of butorphanol and oxygen insufflation in …

Acute phase reactants (APRs) have not been investigated in white rhinoceros
(Ceratotherium simum). This study aimed to identify clinically useful APRs in this species …

Investigation of globulin fractions by serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) is the first step
towards evaluation of the proteome in the southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum …

Background Plasma biochemistry analysis may aid the management of White rhinoceros
with poaching or other injuries. Analyzer‐and species‐specific RI s are necessary to …

Capture and transport are part of translocation and expose animals to a variety of stressors
that can lead to morbidity and mortality. We aimed to establish a better understanding of the …

Handheld point‐of‐care blood analyzers deliver rapid results for biochemical and
hematologic parameters, making them very useful in veterinary clinics and in fieldwork …

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 …

Background A chemistry point‐of‐care analyzer would be useful for evaluating injured
wildlife, particularly White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) that survive poaching attempts …

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 …