In June 2022, Ol Jogi Conservancy together with the Kenya Wildlife Service undertook a rhino intervention and anesthetized 31 rhinos. The intervention was primarily to ear‐notch the animals for monitoring, as it is a condition of the national rhino action plan that at least 60% of all populations are uniquely identifiable. We used the opportunity to incorporate tracking devices in their horns and we also undertook pertinent veterinary research. Using the ultrasound generously donated to Ol Jogi by the Holtzman Wildlife Foundation we undertook the first full ophthalmic examination of a wild eastern black rhino population in situ. This data collection involved ultrasounding the eyes, tonometry, tear‐drop production and taking bacterial swabs. The data collection will be part of a research proposal named the “Assessment of ophthalmic parameters and genetic analysis to determine the basis of Congenital Cataracts in Free-Ranging Black Rhinoceros in Kenya.” We are extremely grateful to the Holtzman Wildlife Foundation for the donation of the ultrasound, without which this research would not be possible. Subsequently, we have also used the ultrasound on an elephant that had developed an ocular cyst and who is likely to recover as a result of the informed treatment plan that was made possible by the ultrasound. We look forward to continue using this technology to help more wildlife in Kenya.”
– Report from Holtzman Wildlife Foundation Grantee, Ol Jogi Conservancy