All-female team at Marwell Zoo performs high-risk root canal on 170kg male Amur tiger.
An all-female team at Marwell Zoo performed a root canal operation on a 170kg male Amur tiger named Bagai, who broke a tooth. Zoo veterinarian Dr. Elysé Summerfield-Smith led the procedure, which was carried out by veterinary dentist Rachel Perry. The team's successful completion of the high-risk operation marks a significant accomplishment in veterinary care for large animals.
March 10, 2024
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