ELEFANTASIA

This association, founded in 2001 by two French, Gilles and Sebastien, collaborates with the Lao National Animal Health Centre (NAHC), the National Museum of natural history in Paris and the Elephant Conservation Center in Lampang, Thailand. The aim is to improve the health status of domestic elephants by providing technical assistance to provincial veterinarians and end (limited means). Intervention of veterinary mobile units (specially designed vehicles) for missions in areas which are difficult to access. Management of a research centre in Sayaburi. Aid for the reproduction of elephants (delicate in the home because of the permanent use of animals) in order to prevent the extinction of elephants in Laos.

Edition of a manual to use end to improve their knowledge of the health status of elephants. Development of economic alternatives to maintain rational use of elephants. Education of Aboriginal people and awareness of the environment.