Development of Veterinary Capacity for Primates

CERCOPAN (Centre for Education, Research and Conservation of Primates and Nature) works to conserve primates, including two of the most endangered primate species in Africa. Alongside environmental education, community development, forest protection and research the charity rescues and rehabilitates primates, the vast majority of which have been orphaned by the illegal bushmeat trade.

In 2008, Wildlife Vets International sent primate vet Nic Masters to the project in Nigeria, to assess the Centre's veterinary needs and provide some initial training in more advanced techniques.

The number of orphaned primates means that the organisation is rapidly outgrowing its existing site, and so a relocation is planned. It is hoped that, with the help of WVI, CERCOPAN will be able to use this opportunity to improve its veterinary facilities.

There is a clear need for WVI's continued assistance with this project, to provide further advice on improving the capabilities of the veterinary service to the Centre, and to train the local veterinary staff.

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WVI's reports

Click on the link below to read a summary of our most recent visit to CERCOPAN

• WVI's report summary from 2008 visit

More information

For more information on CERCOPAN, you can visit their website:

• CERCOPAN's website

Images

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Cercopan's Main HQ	Rhoko Forest site
Transporting supplies to Rhoko	Veterinary examination room at Calabar
Veterinary room at Rhoko Forest Site	Taking a blood samples for routine disease testing

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