SUCCESSFUL SURGICAL REMOVAL OF CALCIFIED MASS IN AN ASIAN ELEPHANT (Elephas maximus) UNDER XYLAZINE AND KETAMINE ANAESTHESIA

Abstract

An Asian elephant of 20 years old was presented with a growing calcified mass on lateral side just below the elbow joint of left front limb. The mass was removed surgically under Xylazine-Ketamine anaesthesia in standing position. The elephant recovered uneventfully.

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N. AHMED, J. AHMED, K. G. BASIL, H. M. FARHAD, S. DOLEY, K. BHARALI

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N. AHMED, J. AHMED, K. G. BASIL, H. M. FARHAD, S. DOLEY, K. BHARALI (2017). SUCCESSFUL SURGICAL REMOVAL OF CALCIFIED MASS IN AN ASIAN ELEPHANT (Elephas maximus) UNDER XYLAZINE AND KETAMINE ANAESTHESIA. International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research (IJASR), 7(2), 1-4. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-222623