TMVU AUGUST 2013 23. Treatment of a female elephant, Arabuko Sokoke Forest, 18th August The elephant that was reported to be injured was found to be immobile when the unit arrived on the scene. It had sadly collapsed and died before the vet team could treat it. An autopsy revealed pus in the abdominal muscles beneath the skin. Cause of death was septicemia due to an old arrow injury.
Conclusion & Acknowledgement The unit will continue to respond promptly on cases reported within the region which are expected to be on the increase as the dry season sets in. It’s our hope that the rains will fall down early this year and bring in the much needed forage and water for the now thirsty wildlife. The unit would like to thank its sponsors ViER PFOTEN through the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT) for their continued support to the unit and wildlife veterinary services in Kenya. We also will like to give appreciation to the staff of the Kenya Wildlife Service in Tsavo, Coast and Southern Conservation Areas for their prompt reporting of animals in need of veterinary assistance. Finally our gratitude gos to the head of Veterinary services at the KWS headquarters for sending additional vets at times of heavy case load through the Sky Vets initiative. Reported by:Dr Jeremiah Poghon Unit Veterinarian
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