In zoos, rock hyrax (Procavia capensis) are commonly maintained in groups and population control is necessary. Here we report on hydrometra prevalence in a group of rock hyraxes. Prevalence of hydrometra in this small group (4/8) far exceeds reproductive pathology prevalence previously reported for this species under managed care. Affected females were nulliparous, but had not been contracepted; instead they were maintained as a single-sex group. The first case presented as sudden death and three additional cases were diagnosed antemortem via ultrasound. Two of these underwent ovariohysterectomy to treat the severe hydrometra. The last case was a mild hydrometra and during follow-up exam was found to have spontaneously resolved. Detailed information regarding clinical presentation, diagnostics and surgical techniques are provided.
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11 June 2021
HYDROMETRA IN ROCK HYRAX (PROCAVIA CAPENSIS) UNDER MANAGED CARE
Anneke Moresco,
Liza Dadone,
Eric Klaphake,
Matthew Johnston,
Sushan Han,
Dalen W. Agnew
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