Successful Management of Lacto-Acidosis in Wild Elephants: A Case Study of an Adult Tusker and a Juvenile Calf in Odisha, India

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dc.contributor.authorChakraborty, Aen_US
dc.contributor.authorKar, SKen_US
dc.contributor.authorNaik, AK.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-09T10:46:32Z
dc.date.available2025-05-09T10:46:32Z
dc.date.issued2024-12
dc.description.abstractBackground: This study documents cases of lacto-acidosis in a wild adult tusker and a juvenile elephant in Odisha, India, based on clinical symptoms, blood analysis, and history of carbohydrate-rich feed consumption. Materials and Methods: Diagnostic samples, including blood, trunk wash, and faecal matter, were collected under sedation and analysed to confirm elevated acidity and related metabolic disturbances. Blood was collected in EDTA(Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid) and Clot Activator vials. Prior, to collection of blood, the area was cleaned with spirit alcohol. The blood was collected from the ear vein. For Trunk wash, a sterile 50ml Centrifuge Tube Skirted Polypropylene (PP) was used. Results and Treatment: Treatment with Sodi-Bicarb, fluids, and supportive medications markedly improved clinical symptoms, blood parameters, appetite, and mobility in both elephants. Conclusion: This case highlights the critical role of timely diagnosis and targeted treatment in managing metabolic disorders in wildlife, offering a replicable approach for conservation and veterinary intervention.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsKapilash Zoo, Dhenkanal Forest Division, Odisha, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDhenkanal Forest Division, Odisha, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsKapilash Zoo, Dhenkanal Forest Division, Odisha, India.en_US
dc.identifier.citationChakraborty A, Kar SK, Naik AK.. Successful Management of Lacto-Acidosis in Wild Elephants: A Case Study of an Adult Tusker and a Juvenile Calf in Odisha, India . Annual Research & Review in Biology. 2024 Dec; 39(12): 130-141en_US
dc.identifier.issn2347-565X
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/245761
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherMs. M. B. Mondalen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber12en_US
dc.relation.volume39en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.9734/arrb/2024/v39i122177en_US
dc.subjectTuskeren_US
dc.subjectjuvenileen_US
dc.subjectSodi-bicarben_US
dc.subjectacidosisen_US
dc.subjectEDTAen_US
dc.subjectClot Activator vialen_US
dc.subjectabateden_US
dc.titleSuccessful Management of Lacto-Acidosis in Wild Elephants: A Case Study of an Adult Tusker and a Juvenile Calf in Odisha, Indiaen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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