Wildlife Chemical Immobilization Training for Zoo and Wildlife Network

The Elephant, Zoo and Wildlife Team at the College, along with Panalai Animal Hospital, Finch Inject Co., Ltd., the Southern Thailand Elephant Foundation, and Sri Ayutthaya Lion Park, believes it is essential to develop the “Wildlife Chemical Immobilization Training Project 2023” to facilitate the exchange and accumulation of knowledge. This project aims to apply acquired knowledge to practical uses, benefiting academic services for elephants, zoo animal and wildlife and fostering cooperation in related research for interested veterinarians.

Objectives:
• To provide knowledge transfer in elephant, zoo and wildlife restraint and management.
• To establish a collaborative network
• To promote collaborative work, research, and
academic services among organizations.

Target group:
1. Coordinate with relevant government and private organizations involved in wildlife in Thailand, including university animal hospitals, private animal hospitals, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation, and the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand.

Implementation Plan:
1. Conduct meetings for knowledge exchange and sharing experiences in wildlife work, especially in the physical and chemical restraint of animals.
2. Divide participants into two groups for training in animal restraint and health examination. The groups will consult on suitable methods for specific animal species and environmental conditions.
3. Meeting to summarize the work, address any issues encountered, and discuss solutions while sharing experiences.