Nepal's endangered elephants threatened by tuberculosis

Dr.K.S.Subramanian, Assistant Prof ( Wildlife )Aug 2nd, 2007 - 12:00:31

Sir,
It is heartening to note that Tuberculosis id reemerging as on of the major infectious , contagious disease in wildlife especially with mega-herbivores like elephants. In India this episode was reported in captive elephnats sporadically, but in the recent past the morbididty is being noticed frequently. Since the elephants in India are considered as our cultural and social heriatge, the diseases like tuberculosis which are of zoonotic importance should be given a serious consideration. As Respected Dr. Mikota has rightly said if detected earlier we can make all sincere attempts to cure the disease or atleast we can prevent the spread of the disease by isolating the suspect. We are making preliminary attempts in undersatnding and identifying the status of the Tuberculosis among captive elephant population. We earnestly welcome scientists, researchers and animal lovers to share their views on this.

It is a great pleasure to contact you thro. this mail and my contact email is : drkswildlifevet@yahoo.co.in

with regards,
subramanian, k.s

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