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Two young elephants at the Zoo, Sanjay and Kabir, overcame a deadly virus thanks to a new vaccine introduced to zoos ...
An mRNA vaccine shows promise by helping young elephants Sanjay and Kabir test negative for EEHV at Cincinnati Zoo.
TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa Zoo provided an update on the two new Asian elephants, Billy and Tina . The zoo said they have started ...
A groundbreaking vaccine administered to two elephants at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden appears to be effective, a ...
The Cincinnati Zoo announced Sanjay and Kabir, two of their young male elephants, have tested negative for Elephant ...
The world's first mRNA vaccine against Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV) has reportedly shown promising results, ...
Xerxes, a 275-pound Asian elephant calf born at the Oklahoma City Zoo, is thriving under his mom Achara’s care and bonding ...
The zoo says the virus is the leading cause of death for juvenile Asian elephants in North American and Europe, with a mortality rate of 60-80%.
Elephant calves at Cincinnati Zoo develop strong antibody responses against EEHV after receiving an innovative mRNA vaccine.
"This vaccine ... is a tremendous source of hope for the future of Asian elephants, both in zoos and in the wild," Dr. Mike Wenninger, director of animal health at the Cincinnati Zoo, said.