Wound measurement in elephants

27 May 2023•1 min read

Even 3 cm thick elephant skin can become injured 🥺 Veterinarians have published a study in which they use imito to measure how the wounds of Asian elephants reduce in size over time.

imito's non-contact wound measurement significantly reduces discomfort and infection risk for animal patients 🙏 Pass the word to all veterinarians!

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