I wouldn't quite say that; it may be a sign that EEHV is even more insidious than we thought.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Columbus Zoo News 2018
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Plenty of domestic animals and even human offspring die shortly after birth
and that's even with the medicine being considerably easier than a zoo situation. Sometimes the roll of the dice just doesn't go your way.
and that's even with the medicine being considerably easier than a zoo situation. Sometimes the roll of the dice just doesn't go your way.
You may be correct
but antibiotics are almost always used in the face of viral infections to prevent bacterial overgrowth
This is extremely sad. This zoo must have some sord of curse.
They do, of sorts, it's called EEHV.
Not quite, since they also had three giraffe deaths in a row.
Really? Could I have some proof?
Initial results put the elephant calf’s cause of death as a bacterial infection of the intestines. Dr. Junge gave this interview that should answer a lot of our questions.
Well I least there’s some closure now. I don’t mean to be harsh but I don’t think Columbus is gonna get over these giraffe and elephant deaths anytime soon. Has PETA said anything about these deaths yet?
Colombus zoo has named the deceased elephant calf, ‘Ellie’ after the name won a public naming competition.
After the sudden death of elephant calf, Columbus Zoo names it Ellie
After the sudden death of elephant calf, Columbus Zoo names it Ellie
Kobie would have been a better name.
Why do you keep bringing up PETA and asking what they think? Everyone knows what they think about zoos.
Nah. I would’ve preferred Lizzie but again, Ellie is a good name.
I know. But wouldn’t u think there would be some outrage from people like them? Have u seen the way they react to Billy in Los Angeles Zoo?
But so what? PETA nutjobs are outraged at everything that happens with animals. Asking what they are saying is like asking whether the moon is in the sky. You already know the answer. Why give them a platform?
I’m not. But I’m worried that people LIKE them are gonna sue Columbus. That is ALL. I’m just worried that some organization like them is gonna investigate Columbus or sue them for these deaths.
Colombus says the recent newborn deaths won’t deter their breeding program:
Newborn deaths won't deter Columbus Zoo breeding program
Newborn deaths won't deter Columbus Zoo breeding program
PETA and alike organizations try to pull stunts like that all of the time. Even if they do, how far do you really think there going to get?