The Great Indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)

Rüedi, D.

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-61749-2_19

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“…Besides other health issues seen in rhinoceros, the occurrence of foot problems had been described by various veterinarians in the past. Strauss & Seidel () described an unsuccessful treatment of lesions of purulent pododermatitis in a Greater one‐horned rhinoceros at Berlin Tierpark, Germany; Rüedi () wrote about calluses on the soles of the feet of a ♂ R. unicornis at Zoo Basel; Mayer & Saksefski () described the occurrence, treatment and final decision to euthanize a bull with foot lesions in all four feet at Milwaukee Zoo, WI, USA; and Miller & Foose () mentioned the occurrence of foot problems in Greater one‐horned rhinoceros in North American zoos. Animal records at Zoo Basel showed that the first foot problems observed in the species occurred as early as 1970.…”

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Causes and prevention of foot problems in Greater one‐horned rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis in zoological institutions

Houwald¹

2016

International Zoo Yearbook

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Greater one‐horned rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis have been successfully maintained by and bred at zoological gardens in the past half century. Despite this success, decades ago it was recognized that this species frequently develops foot lesions. Such damage can impair the health and well‐being of an individual, and contribute to a reduction of its lifespan. The death of a breeding bull or cow will have an effect upon the success of the breeding programme. Various studies have been carried out to determine the types and causes of foot problems in Greater one‐horned rhinoceros with the aim of identifying long‐term solutions to this health concern. The most effective method for preventing lesions and improving the health of the feet in rhinoceros is to utilize an appropriate substrate (e.g. 50 cm‐deep untreated wood chips) in both outdoor enclosures and indoor stables.

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Causes and prevention of foot problems in Greater one‐horned rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis in zoological institutions

Houwald¹

2016

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The feeding of rhinoceros in captivity

Clauss¹,

Hatt²

2006

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Rhinoceros are large herbivores that are adapted for gaining energy from the fermentation of fibrous plant material. In this paper we address issues of oversupplementation of energy (leading to obesity) and minerals (particularly iron in Black rhinoceros Diceros bicornis), outline a diet design that relies on forage as the staple component with a reduction in use of pelleted compound feeds and give suggestions for supplement provision. Acquisition of adequate roughage is probably the most important step in the feeding management of large herbivores and should be regarded and organized accordingly. Ration calculation must be an integral part of diet design to avoid the imbalances that are currently observed, especially in relation to mineral provision. The use of grain or grain products in pelleted compound feeds is largely discouraged.

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The Great Indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)

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Causes and prevention of foot problems in Greater one‐horned rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis in zoological institutions

Causes and prevention of foot problems in Greater one‐horned rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis in zoological institutions

The feeding of rhinoceros in captivity

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