Bhubaneswar: The rescued eight-month-old Royal Bengal Tiger cub found in Mayurbhanj district is yet to be shifted to the quarantine enclosure at Similipal Tiger Reserve as veterinarians continue to monitor its health and await crucial test results before approving its transfer.The cub is housed in a cage at Thakurmunda under the Karanjia wildlife division, where forest officials and veterinarians are keeping a close watch on its condition.Similipal deputy director (south division) Sumit Kar said the animal’s health remains the top priority before any decision is taken on its relocation. “The tiger’s health is being monitored in the cage. Once veterinarians give a green light to shift it from the cage to the enclosure, it would be taken there. It is being fed with meat regularly and is showing signs of calmness,” Kar said.Veterinary experts have collected blood samples from the cub to assess various health parameters and detect any underlying ailments. Officials said the test results would play a key role in determining when the animal can be safely moved to the quarantine enclosure inside the tiger reserve.The cub, separated from its mother, was found inside a cattle shed at Khaparakhia village under Karanjia wildlife division on Thursday. Villagers spotted the animal taking shelter there and promptly alerted forest authorities, who rescued it.On Saturday, the hungry cub, which is suspected to have gone without food for several days, consumed nearly 2.5 kg of meat mixed with oral medication in a single feeding. Forest officials said the healthy appetite is an encouraging sign, but further medical assessment is necessary before the cub can begin the next phase of rehabilitation in Similipal Tiger Reserve.