Elephant endotheliotropic herpesviruses (EEHV) are a type of herpesvirus

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Elephant endotheliotropic herpesviruses (EEHV) are a type of herpesvirus, which can cause a highly fatal hemorrhagic disease in young Asian elephants. Patara Elephant Farm focus on preventive medicine, lower stress of baby, proper care , early detection of virus, training for health care, We collaborate with Chiang Mai University for research. Sample periodically send to the Lab. for research and data base.


This is how we collect saliva sample from newborn and mother for monitoring this virus. Health care is begin since first breath.

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