Suspected of having a hip joint dislocation, Auri was safely and comfortably transported to the animal hospital.

It seems Auri won’t be delivering presents this year...

Interesting Reindeer Fact 1: Male reindeer shed their antlers every year after the rutting season, typically in early winter. By the next spring, their antlers grow back—usually larger than the previous year. After the exhausting mating season, during which their antlers are used as weapons in battles against rivals, the reindeer’s body sheds them. Female reindeer, however, retain their antlers until spring, usually shedding them after giving birth to their calves—a similarly energy-intensive process.

Interesting Reindeer Fact 2: Female reindeer grow their first set of antlers at around two years old. This explains why the yearling Auri is currently without antlers.

While most equine emergencies are covered by insurance or privately financed by their owners, the costs of rescuing so-called livestock often present financial challenges for the affected farmers. To ensure these critical rescues can still take place, SUST has partnered with the GTRD since 2014 to run the campaign “Livestock Deserve Professional Rescue Too” and covers the uncovered costs of rescuing so-called "livestock."