webfact Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Elephants in South falling sick, possibly from mud, contaminated food By Thai PBS Many elephants have been brought to receive medial treatment at the elephant hospital in Krabi province after they fell sick, possibly from eating mud and fruits and vegetables contaminated with toxic chemicals. Benjatham Thaitham, a veterinarian at the Krabi elephant hospital, said that after the arrival of the rainy season many elephants have been brought by their mahouts for treatment. About 10 pachyderms were brought to the hospital in May alone, she said. The elephants are for hauling logs and used in tourism promotion activities. Most of them suffer from flatulence and infections in the respiratory system. Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/elephants-south-falling-sick-possibly-mud-contaminated-food/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2018-06-06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadGeordie Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 "They included rotten pineapple and fruits contaminated with toxic chemicals." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy chappie Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Food not fit for animal consumption but ok for humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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