A review of some of the health issues of captive black rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis).
In captivity, black rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis) are beset by many disease syndromes not described in black rhinoceroses in the wild. Hemolytic anemia, hepatopathy, and ulcerative dermatopathy that lead to increased morbidity and mortality characterize these syndromes. It is uncertain whether these are separate disease syndromes with different etiologies or the same disease with different manifestations. This article offers a brief review of some of the health issues of concern for the captive black rhinoceros population and proposes some possible avenues of research for consideration.
Dennis
Patricia M
PM
Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, The Ohio State University, 1920 Coffey Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA.
Funk
Julie A
JA
Rajala-Schultz
Paivi J
PJ
Blumer
Evan S
ES
Miller
R Eric
RE
Wittum
Thomas E
TE
Saville
William J A
WJ
D000743:Anemia, Hemolytic / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D000822:Animal Husbandry; D000827:Animal Welfare; D000818:Animals; D000836:Animals, Zoo; D004678:Encephalomalacia / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree; D010527:Perissodactyla