Update the symptoms and treatment guidelines for Elephant Plaisak Surin

BANGKOK, August 9- Update on the symptoms of Elephant Plaisak Surin after 30 days of quarantine. It was found that he adapted well to the area and mahouts. Initially, eating well and drinking water, normal excretion, no stress, no contagious disease. The veterinarian prepares guidelines for treating the right eye at risk of cataracts. Left leg stretched out and high levels of protein were found in the urine May be from accumulated stress, expected to be released from detention on August 18

Mr. Prasit Kerdto, spokesman for the Forest Industry Organization, revealed that after Chang Plaisak Surin moved to the National Institute of Disease Control and Surveillance Center. In the patronage of Lampang Province (Sor Kor Chor.) since July 2, 2023. Overall, it was found that they adapted well to the area and all 3 mahouts by allowing them to go on their necks. Get close to touch yourself closely. regular boarding Able to lay down for an average of 1-3 hours a day per day, which indicates no stress.

while the first 2 elephant disease examinations did not find pathogens both parasitic eggs in feces Blood parasites from thin blood smear, ELISA and PCR (Trypanosoma evansi), tuberculosis, brucellosis, and rat leptospirosis were not found. Foot and mouth disease was not detected. and herpes simplex virus (EEHV). Hematology and biochemical blood test results were normal. which Elephant Plaisak Surin Can eat food and water well, excrete normally, can lie down on the sand for an average of 1-3 hours a night, can turn left-right. Every day, the veterinarian will clean the abscess wounds on both hips. which is now reduced in size

Most recently, a third round of blood samples was collected on August 3. The results are expected to be released on August 18, after which If the Department of Livestock Development approves the release, Plaisak Surin will be moved to the side of the Elephant Conservation Center, Lampang Province.

The National Council for Peace and Order has assigned mahouts to train Plaisak Surin elephants to walk about 100-200 meters away from the rearing area at least once a day. stand in the shower and touch the elephant's eyelids while the elephant sleeps So that Plaisak Surin elephants are familiar with such behaviors before entering the veterinary diagnosis process.

Dr. Taweepoke Angkavanich, Head of Elephant Conservation Division Thai Elephant Conservation Center The National Institute of Mental Health (OrPor.Por.) reveals guidelines for treating illnesses from the outside and inside the body of "Elephant Plaisak Surin" as follows

1) The right eye has cataract-like symptoms. to find abnormalities including ultrasound sound wave diagnosis to determine the position of the eye lens which requires a sedative to keep the elephant still In the next step, the veterinarian will consider choosing the most appropriate and best treatment method. There are two options: phacoemulsification therapy. (If the elephant is found to have abnormalities) and symptomatic treatment.

2) left front leg Stiffness and deformity: the leg has been deformed for a long time. Which is still unknown which part of the abnormality occurred It is necessary to diagnose both by X-ray irradiation. Ultrasound tomography walking measurement Both using tools and looking at the naked eye to be used to further assess the effectiveness of the treatment. Including the use of a thermometer to confirm that there is no inflammation, pain, swelling. In the initial stages, symptomatic treatment should be provided simultaneously. By giving elephants light exercise by traveling straight, swimming and applying hot compress with a compress or using tools such as high-frequency massage machines, laser therapy and magnetic shock waves.

3) Three consecutive urinalysis results showed that there was protein in the urine. Including a lower than normal specific gravity: which may indicate impaired renal function. After the quarantine period is over, Plaisak Surin elephants will be transferred to the Chang Hospital. Will measure blood pressure (blood pressure) as well as heart rate (EKG) at the same time, which from such symptoms may be noted that In stressed elephants, there may be a condition where protein is present in the urine. Therefore, the urinalysis should be continued first. to follow up in the long run

However, when Elephant Plaisak Surin enters the treatment process of the National Council for Peace and Order, he will receive close physical and mental health care. The veterinarian will measure the cortisol hormone level. Both from blood and feces continuously Including considering the selection of mahouts suitable for elephants

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Source: Thai News Agency