Chester Zoo Chester visit 29.10.09

In all honesty im the same regarding some of the more popular animals such as the Chimps and Elephants.
I wonder if there are any specific times of day that the Babirusa are out.
I've seen the Otters that are in with the Orangs twice and both from inside the building.
 
taun said:
Not sure about the rest of the Chester posters but I don't even give the Elephants a second glance. I take a look to see who’s out and about and then head on my merry way to much more interesting species (in my opinion).
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I;m the same, just a quick glance as I head to Asian Plains or Monkey Islands and then a short visit to the house at the end of the day to watch the fish tank and shrews.

As for the otters, i've seen them in the babirusa enclosure twice out of 3 visits (yesterday being the first time i haven't seen them) and only once in the Orang enclosure (yesterday when they were tormenting Padang towards the back wall of the enclosure)
 
Anyone know what's happening with the tigers? Any chance that Kirana could be pregnant?
 
CZJimmy said:
I;m the same, just a quick glance as I head to Asian Plains or Monkey Islands and then a short visit to the house at the end of the day to watch the fish tank and shrews.
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If I was(fortunate enough to be ;)) a regular visitor I'm sure I'd do the same. But I'm always interested to know of any pregnancies etc in the group.
 
Pertinax said:
If I was(fortunate enough to be ;) a regular visitor I'm sure I'd do the same. But I'm always interested to know of any pregnancies etc in the group.
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That's fully understandable, I just tend to hurry to the Monkey House because it becomes a madhouse full of prams blocking the aisle and screaming kids from about 11:30 until closing time making it impossible to get a good look at anything and being a fan of primates, that becomes a problem!

For example, I was holding the door open for a handful people at the monkey house yesterday and i was stood there for nearly 10minutes acting as a doorman because quite a large procession of people followed. Damn my good nature! :rolleyes: ;)

Sorry for that tangent :p
 
One of the elephants is pregnant im unsure which one. Have a feeling it begins with a s.

Apoligies for not remembering.
 
LeeMac13 said:
One of the elephants is pregnant im unsure which one. Have a feeling it begins with a s.

Apoligies for not remembering.
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Sithami seems the most likely then. Sundara is too young (is 5 too young in elephants?) and Sheba is too old.
 
Dawn B said:
I dont read the Times. :)
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Can you point out the article at the Telegraph then?

As like I posted above I struggled to find it when this the other thread popped up and then again just now trying to quote it in my reply. It would be interesting if this article came out and confirmed herpes was the death.
 
taun said:
Can you point out the article at the Telegraph then?

As like I posted above I struggled to find it when this the other thread popped up and then again just now trying to quote it in my reply. It would be interesting if this article came out and confirmed herpes was the death.
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No I cant, I READ the Telegraph, in actual form, I buy it. I dont keep it when I have read it, I didnt see it online.

Ill ask when I visit in a week or so, see if I can find anything out.
 
CZJimmy said:
Sithami seems the most likely then. Sundara is too young (is 5 too young in elephants?) and Sheba is too old.
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It is Sithami and also the herd have now been receiving imunisations for the herpes virus Raman did die from it.:(
 
LeeMac13 said:
It is Sithami and also the herd have now been receiving imunisations for the herpes virus Raman did die from it.:(
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Can you confirm this from the zoo? Also there is a thread somewhere here that states it is not as easy as giving an injection to get rid of the virus (which I thought was the answer).

Also am not sure what good this will do? The virus is most deadly in the ages 1 to 5/6 years old by everything I read and occurs without a problem in adults. Unless they expect to suppress the virus enough that it is not transferred to the unborn calf?
 
I asked a friend for help on the herpes point and she sent me this

Equine Herpes Virus
There are 4 strains of Equine Herpes Virus - EHV1 - 4.

EHV1 is the most significant because it is widespread & causes abortion, stillbirths, septicaemia in newborn foals, respiratory & nervous system diseases [staggering, incoordination].
EHV2 is common but not associated with disease.
EHV3 causes ulcerative sores on the vulva & vagina of mares & penis of stallions, being spread during mating. Pain may prevent mating but recovery is usually complete within 2 weeks.
EHV4 usually causes upper respiratory tract disease. On rare occasions it may be associated with abortions in individual mares but not causing outbreaks / "abortion storms".
A vaccine is now available & is recommended for use on studs, in racing stables & for competitive horses. It will not guarantee complete protection but will greatly reduce the debilitating effects of viral respiratory disease, decrease recovery time & reduce the number of abortions in an outbreak.

The initial vaccination consists of two doses 4-6 weeks apart + a third dose in high-risk animals, followed by 6 monthly boosters. Pregnant mares should get further boosters at 5, 7, & 9 months of gestation. Previously unvaccinated mares should be treated at 4, 5, 7 & 9 months to maximise protection.

NB: The views expressed in this newsletter are by way of general discussion only & relevant veterinary advice should be sought before action is taken.

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I hope this helps sort somethings out or have I got it wrong again
 
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