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American Veterinary Medical Association
AVMA Passes New Policy to Encourage Humane Treatment of Captive Elephants, Appropriate Use of Training Tools
May 24th, 2008
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) issued a new policy offering guidance on the humane treatment and handling of elephants by veterinarians and handlers. Elephant handlers and veterinarians generally use two tools in handling and training elephants, tethers to restrict movement temporarily and a shaft with a blunt hook near one end known as a guide. The new policy, passed by the AVMA Executive Board on April 12, 2008, states that guides should not tear or penetrate the skin and tethers should not result in discomfort or skin injury for the elephant. Dr. David Miller, an AVMA Animal Welfare Committee member, explains the AVMA approved...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-05-24)
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