Diet composition, food intake, apparent digestibility, and body condition score of the captive Asian elephant (Elephas maximus): A pilot study in two collections in Thailand

• Main Authors: Sophie Romain, Taweepoke Angkawanish, Pitikarn Bampenpol, Pornsawan Pongsopawijit, Petthisak Sombatphuthorn, Raksiri Nomsiri, Ayona Silva-Fletcher
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences; Veterinary
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84897553145&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/53150
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Limited data are available regarding the nutrition and feeding of captive Asian elephants in range countries. In this study, feeding regimens of two collections in northern Thailand and their actual diets shaped by availability of forage and mahout preferences were assessed for nutritional quality....