Two elephants who were leased from the Hawthorn Corporation by Circus Vargas died of a human strain of tuberculosis. Contact PETA for documentation. The USDA cited Circus Vargas elephant exhibitor Kenneth Arthurs for failure to provide adequate veterinary care. Records do not reflect sore, treatment, or cause.
Same elephant has an abscess on right front foot.
Results for 2000 tuberculosis tests not yet available. Circus Vargas elephant exhibitor Kenneth Arthurs was cited by the USDA for failure to have a complete program of veterinary care. Circus Vargas elephant exhibitor Kenneth Arthurs was cited by the USDA with failure to provide adequate veterinary care, have a current veterinary care program, and maintain records. Soles of feet are moderately cracked, pitted and pock-marked. Circus Vargas had decided to ship the sick elephant back to Hawthorn rather than provide veterinary care.