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| TECHNIQUES & PROCEDURE FOR POST-MORTEM OF ELEPHANTS INTRODUCTION The utility of domesticated elephants to man as a source of animal energy, tourism promotion activity and for conventional festivities is on the increase. But, along with that, the management of this species has become all the more important since they are susceptible to various injuries and diseases. The mortality of elephants is also brought to the notice of the concerned departments more often than in olden days. The professionals, including the veterinarians should be equipped both with facilities for post-mortem and up to date information about this species. In India, data on prevalence of diseases in wild animals is almost non-existent and properly conducted post-mortem can help in bridging the gap. A systematic procedure and an unhurried technique must be followed to arrive at a correct diagnosis. For a thorough systematic necropsy examination, skill of the vets, the method and the implements to be used should be standardised. No systematic procedure has so far been prescribed for elephants suitable to Indian conditions. Elephants being larger in size need special attention and expertise in dissecting and it is better to follow a pattern, which suits to all situations. Hence, it is necessary to systematise the post-mortem procedure for improving the efficacy of learning process and improve our knowledge regarding elephants. Post-mortem of elephant is a laborious task. On many occasions the carcass would have decomposed and may not be yield any useful information on post-mortem. But whatever possible should still be done. Poaching is another important factor in elephant post- mortem and we recommend the use of a metal detector in addition to eliciting information and conducting local investigation. This handbook is intended for the veterinarians, wildlife biologists and forest officers working in this field. Some of the pathological changes are described in purely technical terms. This is to avoid the ambiguity in interpreting the findings. Our special thanks to Ms. Sabitha and Mr. Sreejith T. Chandran who helped to document the majority of the work related to this handbook. We also thank Mr. S.S. Bist, IGF & Director of Project Elephant, who has thoroughly revised and edited the manuscript to enhance its utility for the users. -Dr. Jacob V. Cheeran – Dr. N. Diwakaran Nair Techniques & Procedures |
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