VMD 512: Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

LACTATION TETANY IN WILD EQUIDS

• This can be anticipated in case of wild equids reared under captive conditions. Zebras, wild asses and wild horses may get affected by this condition and often, it occurs in the lactating equids, either at about 10^th day, after giving birth or 1 to 2 days after the weaning of the young one for management reasons.
• Even after the prolonged transport or after the severe exertion, this condition may occur.