lakota – Dec 27, 2001 12:00 AM

This log will be in 4 parts. Please read the logs dated 12/27/01 in sequential order, even though the posting is out of order. This was a very important day as Lakota's situation warranted close observation and possibly intervention. (afternoon observation) " After discussions with the Center's veterinarian, Dr. Chip Hanson, Board Member and veterinarian, Dr. Larry Anderson, Curator Lori Schmidt, Assistant Director, Gretchen Diessner and Executive Director Walter Medwid, Several options of management were discussed. These options were: 1. Since this is natural rank order dominance, allow it to naturally work itself out. 2. Consider removing Lakota or keeping the yearlings in long-term isolation until after the breeding season sometime in March. 3. Utilize the medication Chlomipramine that was successfully used during the Center's pond construction project. There are pros and cons with each option, and each was discussed in length before decision was made.