Captive elephants to get regular health check-ups in Keralam
The Kerala Elephant Federation is launching a series of comprehensive medical camps to provide regular health screenings for captive elephants in the state. These screenings will monitor vital health markers like blood sugar and organ function to address the rising number of sudden elephant deaths.
Why it matters
This initiative represents a critical shift toward preventive veterinary care for captive wildlife, aiming to stabilize the declining population of elephants in Kerala through systematic health monitoring.
Captive elephants in Keralam will soon undergo a comprehensive health screening, including tests for diabetes, cholesterol, kidney and liver function, amid growing concerns over the increasing number of elephant deaths in recent years.
The Kerala Elephant Federation is organising medical camps for captive elephants in Thrissur, Kottayam, and Kollam. The first camp will be held at the Annadanam Mandapam of the Sree Vadakkunnathan temple in Thrissur from Friday morning.
At least 25 elephants are expected to take part in the first camp. Veterinary doctors will conduct detailed examinations and collect blood, urine and dung samples for laboratory analysis. The findings will be recorded on individual health cards that will be issued to the elephants.
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