Lampang 4 Aug- Director General Department of Livestock Development revealed that the Lampang Animal Quarantine Station had collected blood and secretions of “Plaisak Surin” sent for examination according to the final quarantine regulations If no contagious disease is found will be released from quarantine Lampang Chang Hospital reveals In the meantime, preliminary diagnosis and treatment Including restoring health When the quarantine is released will enter the full healing process
Mr. Somchuan Veterinarian Rattana Mangkhalanon Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development said that yesterday (August 3, 2023), staff at Lampang Animal Quarantine Station checked the elephants. “Plaisak Surin” after being imported into the Kingdom for the 33rd day at the National Institute of Animal Quarantine, Hang Chat District, Lampang Province, with the 30-day quarantine period completed on July 31. But according to the regulations of the Department of Livestock Development, the final results must be issued first. If no disease is detected, it can be released from quarantine.
The veterinary staff of the National Institute of Mental Health under the patronage Forest Industry Organization in collaboration with the Veterinary Research and Development Center in the Upper Northern Region The veterinarians of the Lampang Provincial Livestock Office drew blood and collected serum. Secretions within the trunk and faeces to be sent to the laboratory for the 3rd time according to the Animal Epidemic Act B.E.
– Blood parasite (Trypanosoma evans)
– Parasites in elephant dung
– Genetic material of tuberculosis pathogens
– genetic material for the herpes virus
– antibodies to leptospirosis
– Non-structural protein antibody of foot-and-mouth disease virus
– Antibodies against brucellosis (Brucella abortus)
from the past 2 inspections not all diseases were found But in the meantime, they must be kept in strict isolation from other elephants and even hoofed animals. must not mix or touch each other Biological protection system management is required. (Biosecurity) in the elephant quarantine area And prevent diseases that may be caused by insects as carriers, etc. The staff therefore sprayed to destroy pathogens in and out of vehicles. Spraying fog around the animal quarantine area for the elimination of disease-carrying insects From observing general symptoms and asking the mahout, it was found that Elephants are cheerful and can eat normally.
Lampang Chang Hospital informed that After collecting blood samples and various secretions last time It is expected to wait another 7-10 days for results when they are sure that the elephants are healthy. It is not a contagious disease that can spread to other elephant friends. So the next step is “Elephant training in vehicles” because the quarantine area is far from the new home. “Plaisak Surin” has to be transported by using an elephant truck. in order to move safely
In the meantime, he has not moved to Lampang Chang Hospital for examination. A team of veterinarians and experts from various agencies Attended the meeting to lay out guidelines for initial diagnosis and treatment. Along with restoring health by doing some activities that can be done during quarantine by walking and exercising in a flat way If there is an order to release from quarantine, it will enter the full treatment process.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency