Sak Surin, the sickly elephant who recently returned to Thailand from Sri Lanka, has successfully passed his latest medical examination, clearing him of any elephant-related diseases.
The results of a blood analysis, conducted by the Animal Health Institute and Veterinary Research and Development Centre, confirmed that Sak Surin does not carry Trypanosoma evansi, tuberculosis, herpes, leptospirosis, foot and mouth disease, or brucella abortus.
Officials said the elephant will continue to remain in quarantine until early August as a precautionary measure.
According to the Elephant Conservation Center in Lampang province, Sak Surin’s health assessment is currently at Level 3 out of 5. The elephant’s daily diet consists of approximately 120-200 kg of grass and fruit, including tamarind, along with an intake of salt. His digestive system is also functioning normally, and he is observed to sleep twice a night for up to 3 hours per sleep session.
The conservation center affirmed that it remains committed to providing the necessary care and attention in order to facilitate the elephant’s successful reintegration into his new environment, noting that a similar medical examination will be performed in 15 days to ensure the animal’s continued well-being. (NNT)
