Epidemiology of Traumatic Tusk Fractures of Managed Elephants in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia

Elephant tusk fractures are a management and medical challenge that can escalate into life-threatening complications. Here, an international survey was sent to elephant managers to understand the risk factors associated with tusk fractures since 2009, identifying best practices for reducing the inci...

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Main Authors: Josephine B. Rose, Austin Leeds, Rachel LeMont, Linda M. Yang, Melissa A. Fayette, Jeffry S. Proudfoot, Michelle R. Bowman, Allison Woody, James Oosterhuis, David A. Fagan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5636/3/1/8