A Fracture in the Proximal Pastern Bone of a Free-Roaming Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa) Under Field Conditions.

Andri Grobbelaar, Willem Daffue, Collin Albertyn, Francois Deacon

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Andri GrobbelaarDepartment of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9105-2273

Willem DaffueKroonstad Animal Hospital, Kroonstad, South Africa.

Collin AlbertynAbsolute Genetics, Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Francois DeaconDepartment of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6500-4625

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Abstract

Foot and hoof problems are one of the most common health concerns for giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) held in captivity. However, very limited information is available on the foot pathology for free-roaming giraffes. A free-roaming giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa) situated within a small Free State game reserve presented with limping, and provided a unique opportunity to examine and treat the apparent foot injury. After being sedated and restrained, radiographs were taken in the field. A lateral fracture was diagnosed in the proximal pastern bone of the right front leg of the giraffe. Hoof trimming was used in an attempt to provide treatment and relief to the animal's gait and appearance. The occurrence and treatment of this hoof injury could provide insight on similar pathology in zoo environments.

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Fractures, BoneGiraffesHoof and ClawAnimalsAnimals, Zoofoothoof trimminginjurypathologyradiograph

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PMID40879558

DOI10.1002/zoo.70004

PMCPMC12681045

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