World First Medical Procedure To Heal 800 kg Rhino's Broken Leg

University of Liverpool

Sept. 19, 2024

The University of Liverpool's Leahurst Equine Hospital and Knowsley Safari worked together to conduct an ultra-rare veterinary procedure.

A team of more than 10 vets, including specialist surgeons and anesthetists, nurses and animal keepers, plus support staff, have carried out ground-breaking veterinary treatment to help heal a southern white rhinoceros' broken leg, at Knowsley Safari in Merseyside.

Amara is known to the Safari's animal keepers for her boisterous play, and typical of her species, she enjoys a good sparring session with other rhino.

Earlier this year, Amara began limping on her right front leg and following rest and pain relief, as well as an assessment, the Knowsley Safari team brought in the University's specialist equine surgeons to help with the diagnosis, where radiographs confirmed a fractured ulna.

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