Case 27 – 27th November 2022

White Rhino Rescue Solio Ranch

The abandoned two months old female white rhino calf was rescued by the Mt Kenya Mobile Vet team at Solio ranch.

Rescue

The animal was observed to be in good body condition however appeared weak.

The animal was later flown by helicopter to Sheldrick Wildlife Trust orphanage in Nairobi for further tender care and nurturing.

Zebra

Snared Naivasha

The zebra had been reported lame with a long wire snare on the left hind limb. The area is prone to wildlife poachers of herbivores.

Immobilisation, examination and treatment

Etorphine Hcl 6mg and Azaperone 60 mg, in a 3 ml Dan - inject dart was prepared. Darting was carried out from a vehicle using a Dan inject dart rifle and the zebra was immobilized after 5 minutes.

The zebra was promptly examined, and the cable wire cut off using a pair of wire cutters. The right hind limb was slightly swollen. The wound was thoroughly cauterized with dilute Hydrogen peroxide, then lavaged with tincture of Iodine. The zebra was then injected with the following; Biocillin L.A-50 ml intramuscular and Dexamethasone HCL-30ml The vital parameters were well monitored during the entire operation.

Prognosis

Recovery from anaesthesia was smooth and his prognosis is good.