Osteofluorosis in Captive Gerenuk (Litocranius walleri) and Bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci) Antelope

Christopher Lloyd; Mark F. Stidworthy

doi:10.1638/2010-0090.1

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Christopher Lloyd,^* Mark F. Stidworthy^**,*

^*From the Nad Al Shiba Veterinary Hospital, P.O. Box 116345, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Lloyd); and the International Zoo Veterinary Group, Keighley Business Centre, South Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD 21 1AG, United Kingdom (Stidworthy).
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Abstract

Multiple cases of lameness in gerenuk (Litocranius walleri) and bongo antelope (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci) associated with high levels of fluoride in a commercial feed are reported. Clinical pathology and histopathology findings are described and the response to treatment is documented. The case highlights the importance of quality control in feed management.

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Christopher Lloyd and Mark F. Stidworthy "Osteofluorosis in Captive Gerenuk (Litocranius walleri) and Bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci) Antelope," Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 42(1), 113-117, (1 March 2011). https://doi.org/10.1638/2010-0090.1

Received: 2 June 2010; Published: 1 March 2011

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