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CAse report
Colic and Salmonellosis in an adult Asian elephant
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History
This adult multiparous female had been on GnRH-vaccine for over 4 years. Because of chronic joint disease, the elephant had been on phenylbutazone for over 1 year in combination with omeprazol.
Sudden onset of apathy, anorexia and hardly drinking water. Normal feces. Occasionally the elephant goes into a sitting position or lateral recumbancy, showing moderate straining activities. After this labor-like behaviour, herd mates investigate the perineal area of the elephant with their trunk.
Differential diagnose:
Labour, colics (intestinal, uterine or urinary)
Treatment
The administration of phenylbutazone was discontinued
No specific treatment was given on the first day.
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