In October, the Meru ecosystem received light showers. We are optimistic that continued rainfall will provide ample nourishment and hydration for wildlife. Over the reporting period, the SWT-KWS Meru Mobile Veterinary Unit responded to 12 cases. These
These included 3 common zebras in Meru National Park that received treatment for wounds inflicted by predators; a female Eastern Mountain bongo at the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy with a fight wound; 3 elephant cases in Mpala Ranch comprising a lame elephant bull, a recumbent elephant cow with a penetrating wound on the left forelimb, and an autopsy examination on the carcass of a female elephant found to have suffered gastric torsion. In Meru National Park, the veterinary team conducted an autopsy examination of a lion carcass, treated a security dog with irritant contact dermatitis and responded to a recumbent reticulated Giraffe bull. Additionally, the team treated 2 Reticulated giraffe bulls in Garissa for wire snare related injuries.