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| Title: |
Elephants in Thailand: Determinants of Health and Welfare in Working Populations |
| Author: |
Chatkupt, Thomas T. Sollod, Albert E. Sarobol, Sinth |
| Appeared in: |
Journal of applied animal welfare science |
| Paging: | Volume 2 (1999) nr. 3 pages 187-203 |
| Year: |
1999-07-01 |
| Contents: |
The Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) has played a prominent role in Thai history and society. However, in the face of modernization, elephant handlers have been struggling to justify their continued ownership. As a result, working elephants may still encounter situations in which their health and welfare are jeopardized. This study developed both a survey instrument and a visual assessment to describe and evaluate the health and living conditions of elephants encountered in a variety of work and living situations. These situations were found to be significantly associated with whether or not an elephant received proper husbandry or was in good body condition. These results may prove valuable in predicting the welfare of elephants according to work and living situations. |
| Publisher: |
Routledge |
| Source file: |
Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften |
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