Yui

Yui, an elephant patient at STEF Veterinary Hospital

Our vets joined Krabi Elephant Hospital where a 56-year-old female elephant named Yui was treated. She was diagnosed with ocular disorders, including a deep corneal ulcer, corneal melting, and an abscess. The veterinarian administered systemic and topical antibiotics, along with anti-inflammatory treatment to address the condition. However, due to the elephant’s resistance to the topical antibiotics, the veterinarian considered administering a stem cell injection. After two weeks of stem cell injections, Yui responded positively to the treatment and made a good recovery.

Veterinary Hospital or Mobile Clinic?Krabi Elephant Hospital
Date of admission/call outFebruary 2025
Age56 years
SexFemale
Symptoms
Diagnosis– Ocular disorders
– Deep corneal ulcer
– Corneal melting
– Abscess
Treatment– Antibiotics
– Stem cell injection
Outcome– Responded well to the stem cell injections after two weeks and made a good recovery
Cost of medication
Yui, an elephant patient at STEF Veterinary Hospital