Polish zoo to give elephants cannabis extract for stress relief

[Sly Saint]

Animals at Warsaw Zoo are being given cannabis extract as part of a programme to investigate whether it can reduce anxiety. The first to receive the experimental treatment are the elephants.

The study aims to assess the impact of cannabidiol (CBD) oil – the active ingredient of which is a chemical derived from cannabis plants – on the moods of different animals. Elephants were chosen as the first subjects because they are prone to stress but also easy to monitor.

“We know what each of our elephants eat, how they behave, if they show any behavioural disturbances, what their position is in the group,” says Agnieszka Czujkowska, a veterinary doctor and the head of the zoo’s animal rehabilitation department, quoted by Polsat News.

“We can check their current state of health by examining their blood,” she continues. “If the results are good, we hope to invite further animals for an adventure with hemp.”

full article here
https://notesfrompoland.com/2020/08/24/polish-zoo-to-give-elephants-cannabis-for-stress-relief/


(I hope they have plenty of snacks available for the elephants during their treatment.)

 

[InitialConditions]

I know one solution that would instantly lower their stress levels.

 

[shak8]

don't know the elephant's digestive system, how long it would take for edible cannabis to hit, but watch that dosing, vets, especially 2-4 hours later.

Try coaxing a very stoned elephant to get up.