Severe laminitis in multiple zoo species

Wiedner, Ellen; Holland, Jeff; Trupkiewicz, John G.; Uzal, Francisco A.

doi:10.1080/01652176.2014.905881

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“…NPAS in horses can be graded to help define how the hoof is trimmed and possibly the shape of shoe needed to restore more normal weight bearing and thus address lameness [ 48 ]. While at least one zoo giraffe has been described with an excessive positive palmar angle with parturition-associated laminitis [ 9 ], some zoo giraffe lameness cases appear to be associated with a negative palmar angle [ 21 ] that could resemble NPAS in horses. Further study is warranted to determine if hoof trimming that maintains a slightly positive palmar/plantar angle as observed in free-ranging giraffe could help zoo giraffe and other exotic hoofstock species better maintain foot health and avoid some lameness.…”

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Foot shape and radiographs of free-ranging Nubian giraffe in Uganda

Dadone

Foxworth²,

Aruho

et al. 2021

PLoS ONE

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Foot health in zoo giraffe has been a topic of recent research, although little is known about the foot health of free-ranging giraffe. This study describes the foot shape and radiographic pathological changes in 27 young adult Nubian giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis camelopardalis) from a translocation in Uganda (August 2017). Giraffe feet were observed to have a concave sole, the hoof wall was longest by the toe tip, and the weight-bearing surface of the foot was primarily along the periphery of the foot including hoof wall, parts of the heel, and the edge of the sole. Radiographs showed that pedal osteitis and sesamoid bone cysts were relatively uncommon (3/24 giraffe with osteitis, 1/24 giraffe with sesamoid cysts), and that no giraffe in the study had P3 joint osteoarthritis, P3 rotation, or P3 fractures. Radiographs consistently demonstrated a positive palmar/plantar angle with the sole of the hoof thicker at the heel than by the toe tip, with the non weight-bearing palmar/plantar angle measuring 1.6°- 4.3°. This is the first systematic review of foot shape and radiographs in free-ranging giraffe and demonstrates a low prevalence of foot pathologies. This study suggests qualitative differences in foot shape, foot health, radiographic anatomy, and foot pathologies when comparing free-ranging and zoo giraffe. Further research is needed to identify why these differences occur and whether husbandry modifications could help improve zoo giraffe foot health and prevent associated lameness.

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“…Hoof overgrowth and chronic lameness are well-described health concerns for zoo giraffe [ 1 – 4 ]. Causes of lameness appear to be multifactorial, and include diseases of the hoof [ 5 – 7 ], soft tissues [ 8 , 9 ], joints [ 10 – 14 ], and bones [ 15 – 19 ].…”

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Foot shape and radiographs of free-ranging Nubian giraffe in Uganda

Dadone

Foxworth²,

Aruho

et al. 2021

PLoS ONE

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“…Enclosure design, floor substrate, hygiene conditions and nutrition must meet with the natural history and welfare of the species to prevent health problems, including those of the feet. 8,22 Spillover of foot pathogens between closely related species must be minimized by means of practical hygiene measures between enclosures and adequate quarantine investigations for new acquisitions. The inability to perform routine foot evaluations and trims in noncompliant species may further jeopardize foot health.…”

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Foot health and prevalence of Dichelobacter nodosus in 11 ungulate species at Berne Animal Park

Hoby¹,

Steiner²,

Kuhnert³

et al. 2020

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Material and Methods Animal preparationRandom sampling of 53 even-toed ungulates from a total of 71 animals was performed during diagnostic, curative or prophylactic medical treatments as part of routine zoo veterinary practice, as well as during captures related to transports from the whole even-toed ungulate stock of Berne Animal Park (n = 11 different species and n = 71 animals totally kept). General anaesthesia for all species except Cretan wild goats (Capra hircus cretica) and dwarf goats (Capra hircus aegagrus) was necessary to perform clinical examination and sampling in order to reduce the risk of injuries to animals and staff. The day before sampling, individual animals were separated in a box and fasted overnight. Except for Javan

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“…Information on appropriate ration composition is available, but browsers are generally more challenging to feed and demonstrate a shorter relative lifespan (Müller et al., ) and higher record of nutrition‐related problems (Clauss, Kienzle, & Hatt, ) in captivity compared to grazing ruminants. Different nutrition‐related syndromes have been discussed for giraffe: (i) some captive individuals tend to show poor body condition or ultimately serous fat atrophy, caused by insufficient feed and energy intake (Clauss, Rose, Hummel, & Hatt, ; Potter & Clauss, ); in contrast to many other species, reports on obese individuals are missing in giraffe; (ii) occasionally captive giraffes suffer from typical feeding‐related disorders in ruminants like acidosis and laminitis related to high‐concentrate rations (Clauss, Lechner‐Doll, Flach, Wisser, & Hatt, ; Wiedner, Holland, & Trupkiewicz, ); (iii) heavier tooth wear was observed in captive compared to free‐ranging giraffe (Clauss, Franz‐Odendaal, Brasch, Castell, & Kaiser, ), potentially due to higher abrasiveness of zoo rations (Kaiser, Brasch, Castell, Schulz, & Clauss, ); (iv) captive giraffes excrete larger faecal particles compared to free‐ranging giraffes indicating a less effective particle size reduction capacity for zoo rations (Hummel et al., ); and (v) the frequency of feeding and ration composition influenced feed intake activity and the occurrence of oral stereotypies in captive giraffes (Bashaw, Tarou, Maki, & Maple, ; Hummel, Clauss, Baxter, Flach, & Johansen, ).…”

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“…; in contrast to many other species, reports on obese individuals are missing in giraffe; (ii) occasionally captive giraffes suffer from typical feeding-related disorders in ruminants like acidosis and laminitis related to high-concentrate rations (Clauss, Lechner-Doll, Flach, Wisser, & Hatt, 2002;Wiedner, Holland, & Trupkiewicz, 2014); (iii) heavier tooth wear was observed in captive compared to free-ranging giraffe (Clauss, Franz-Odendaal, Brasch, Castell, & Kaiser, 2007), potentially due to higher abrasiveness of zoo rations (Kaiser, Brasch, Castell, Schulz, & Clauss, 2009); (iv) captive giraffes excrete larger faecal particles compared to free-ranging giraffes indicating a less effective particle size reduction capacity for zoo rations (Hummel et al, 2008); and (v) the frequency of feeding and ration composition influenced feed intake activity and the occurrence of oral stereotypies in captive giraffes (Bashaw, Tarou, Maki, & Maple, 2001;Hummel, Clauss, Baxter, Flach, & Johansen, 2006).…”

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Influence of ration composition on nutritive and digestive variables in captive giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) indicating the appropriateness of feeding practice

Gussek

Große‐Brinkhaus

Südekum

et al. 2017

Animal Physiology Nutrition

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The nutrition of captive giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), a browsing ruminant, is challenging because browse availability is limited in zoos and rations need to be composed of compensatory feeds. In this study, ration composition for giraffes in 12 German zoos was documented and linked to animal variables that indicate suitability of nutrition. Rations differed in proportion of ration items and chemical composition resulting in various grades of accordance with feeding recommendations. An estimated daily metabolisable energy (ME) intake (MEI; mean ± SD) of 0.61 MJ ME/kg body weight (BW; ±0.1) was sufficient to cover estimated energy requirements. Daily dry matter (DM) intake (DMI) was 61 g DM/kg BW (±10) and correlated negatively to dietary ME content (p = .009; r = -.596). Apparently, feed intake was regulated by energetic satiety and not by physical properties of forage. A negative correlation between produce proportion and DMI (p = .002; r = -.676) led to the assumption of a low ruminal pH in giraffes fed high proportions of produce. Increasing dietary forage proportions led to an increasing duration of feed intake (p = .045; r = .477) and decreasing occurrence of oral stereotypies (p = .047; r = -.474). The weighted average faecal particle size was larger than reported for free-ranging giraffes, but no relation to ration characteristics among the facilities existed. The abrasiveness of rations was not excessive, as contents of silicate in faeces were similar to values from the wild. Body condition was generally acceptable, but there was no evident relation to ration characteristics. The capacity to self-regulate DM and ME intakes with lucerne hay may work at higher forage proportions than often assumed for captive giraffes. Rations with less energetic density can result in a greater DMI, including maximisation of forage intake and reduction of oral stereotypies.

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Severe laminitis in multiple zoo species

Cited by 11 publications

References 29 publications

Foot shape and radiographs of free-ranging Nubian giraffe in Uganda

Foot shape and radiographs of free-ranging Nubian giraffe in Uganda

Foot health and prevalence of Dichelobacter nodosus in 11 ungulate species at Berne Animal Park

Influence of ration composition on nutritive and digestive variables in captive giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) indicating the appropriateness of feeding practice

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