New Policy Passed To Encourage Humane Treatment Of Captive Elephants, Appropriate Use Of Training Tools - American Veterinary Medical Association

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.

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