Variability of gait characteristics in lameness elephant

• Published in: Journal of Veterinary Medical Science Vol. 85; no. 2; pp. 226 - 231
• Main Authors: KONGSAWASDI, Siriphan, CHUATRAKOON, Busaba, PRUPETKAEW, Paphawee, ANGKAWANISH, Taweepoke, THITARAM, Chatchote, LANGKAPHIN, Warangkhana, NAMWONGPROM, Kittikul, WANTANAJITTIKUL, Kittichai
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan JAPANESE SOCIETY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE 2023; Japan Science and Technology Agency; The Japanese Society of Veterinary Science
• Subjects: Animals; Biomechanical Phenomena; elephant; Elephants; Gait; Kinematics; lameness; Lameness, Animal - diagnosis; Locomotion; Wildlife Science; gait; elephant; lameness

Lameness has a significant impact not only on the economy but also on elephant welfare. Several gait characteristics are altered to compensate for the discomfort. The traditional approach to detecting lameness has relied on mahout and veterinarian observation. The study aimed to determine how lamene...