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Dexmedetomidine Effectively Sedates Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus)

Animals, 2022
This study investigated the sedative effects of dexmedetomidine in Asian elephants. We hypothesized that 2 µg/kg dexmedetomidine would provide sufficient standing sedation. A crossover design study was performed in three Asian elephants.
Nithidol Buranapim, Pawinee Kulnanan, Kullapassorn Chingpathomkul, Taweepoke Angkawanish, Saran Chansitthiwet, Warangkhana Langkaphin, Petthisak Sombutputorn, Natcha Monchaivanakit, Kankawee Kasemjai, Kittikul Namwongprom, Khajohnpat Boonprasert, Pakkanut Bansiddhi, Niyada Thitaram, Patrick Sharp, Cholawat Pacharinsak, Chatchote Thitaram   +15 more
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A cranial approach to transplastron coeliotomy and gastrotomy performed in a Sri Lanka Black Turtle (Melanochelys trijuga thermalis): Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, 2022
Successful transplastron coeliotomy via a temporary cranial plastron osteotomy can be conducted in turtles to remove foreign bodies lodged in the stomach, using basic equipment.
Bope Gamage Sashikala Sewwandi Gamage, Bulathge Vijitha Pushpakumara Perera, Kashmini Kaushalya Sumanasekera, Kalani Piyumika Samarakoon, Vithana Pathirannehalage Malaka Kasun Abeywardhane, Ayona Silva‐Fletcher   +5 more
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An Extension of BIM Using AI: A Multi Working-Machines Pathfinding Solution

IEEE Access, 2021
Multi working-machines pathfinding solution enables more mobile machines simultaneously to work inside of a working site so that the productivity can be expected to increase evolutionary.
Yusheng Xiang, Kailun Liu, Tianqing Su, Jun Li, Shirui Ouyang, Samuel S. Mao, Marcus Geimer   +6 more
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Does Social Complexity Drive Vocal Complexity? Insights from the Two African Elephant Species

Animals, 2021
The social complexity hypothesis (SCH) for communication states that the range and frequency of social interactions drive the evolution of complex communication systems.
Daniela Hedwig, Joyce Poole, Petter Granli   +2 more
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A Longitudinal Study of Hematology and Stress Biomarker Profiles in Young Asian Elephants (Elephas Maximus) in Relation to Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV) in Thailand

Animals, 2021
Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus hemorrhagic disease (EEHV-HD) is a virulent disease that causes severe hemorrhage and sudden death in Asian elephant calves. A change in hematology profiles is one indicator of infection before clinical signs appear;
Khajohnpat Boonprasert, Yaoprapa Yun, Worapong Kosaruk, Patcharapa Towiboon, Pallop Tankaew, Veerasak Punyapornwithaya, Thittaya Janyamathakul, Panida Muanghong, Janine L. Brown, Chatchote Thitaram, Chaleamchat Somgird   +10 more
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North-west Namibian desert-dwelling elephant project

Pachyderm, 2003
"The elephant involved in the Kunene region study are for the most part resident outside protected areas and within communal lands. Since both the elephant and human populations are increasing there is a growing problem of land use conflict.
Elephant Namibian
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Seasonal patterns of oxidative stress markers in captive Asian elephants in Thailand and relationships to elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus shedding

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023
IntroductionOxidative stress refers to an imbalance between oxidant and antioxidant activity and accumulation of reactive oxygen species, which can have detrimental effects on animal health.
Worapong Kosaruk, Worapong Kosaruk, Worapong Kosaruk, Janine L. Brown, Janine L. Brown, Janine L. Brown, Patcharapa Towiboon, Kidsadagon Pringproa, Kidsadagon Pringproa, Kidsadagon Pringproa, Veerasak Punyapornwithaya, Pallop Tankaew, Narueporn Kittisirikul, Wachiraporn Toonrongchang, Thittaya Janyamathakul, Panida Muanghong, Chatchote Thitaram, Chatchote Thitaram, Chatchote Thitaram   +18 more
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African Elephant Specialist Group Meeting Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 26 to 31 January, 1998

Pachyderm, 1998
This section of the journal serves as the published record of the USFWS supported AfESG meeting held in Ouagadougou at the end of January 1998. Contents include: 5 full papers and the abstracts of 6 others which comprised the Current Issues Session; two
Elephant African
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Clinical characteristics of elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) cases in Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) in Thailand during 2006–2019

Veterinary Quarterly, 2021
Background Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus causes a hemorrhagic disease (EEHV-HD) that is a major cause of death in juvenile Asian elephants with EEHV1 and EEHV4 being the most prevalent.
Yaoprapa Yun, Supaphen Sripiboon, Kidsadagon Pringproa, Phongsakorn Chuammitri, Veerasak Punyapornwithaya, Khajohnpat Boonprasert, Pallop Tankaew, Taweepoke Angkawanish, Kittikul Namwongprom, Orapun Arjkumpa, Janine L. Brown, Chatchote Thitaram   +11 more
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Ground Survey Working Group. Working Group Discussion Two. [Proceedings of the AfESG meeting, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Nov. 17-22 1992]

Pachyderm, 1993
Refers to the terms of reference and summarizes the discussion of the Ground Survey Working Group chaired by Raman Sukumar. The differences between the surveys carried out in the regions were noted, the decision making steps taken before the survey was ...
Elephant African
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