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On May 21st, “Mia,” an 18-year-old reticulated giraffe was immobilized for a series of procedures to help determine the cause of some lameness she has recently been displaying. Standing approximately 15 feet tall and weighing close to 2,000 pounds, she presented serious challenges when it came to safely immobilizing her for the examinations and treatments.
It took a highly coordinated effort by a team of over two dozen individuals, including veterinarians, veterinary technicians, zookeepers, and a farrier, to immobilize Mia and simultaneously perform a variety of tasks. Those tasks included radiographs, hoof trimming, dental floating, vaccines, aquapuncture, and the collection of blood.
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