title: Osteofluorosis in captive gerenuk (Litocranius walleri) and bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci) antelope.
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.
authors.affiliation: Nad Al Shiba Veterinary Hospital, P.O. Box 116345, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. chris@nadvethosp.com
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lloyd
authors.forename: Mark F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Stidworthy
mesh_terms: D000821:Animal Feed / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis; D000818:Animals; D000866:Antelopes; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D005459:Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000737:chemistry; D005506:Food Contamination; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D005459:Fluorides