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The Meru veterinary team is headed by Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary Officer Dr Bernard Rono. Dr Rono is ably assisted by SWT driver and veterinary assistant Peter Kariuki along with two skilled KWS capture rangers. The team is fully equipped with GPS, Radios, Cameras, and binoculars, a customised 4x4 vehicle suitable for off-road driving, two darting systems that can be alternately used depending on terrain and other prevailing field conditions, all necessary drugs and medical supplies as well as basic laboratory equipment that enables prompt field diagnosis and treatment.
The Meru Mobile Veterinary Unit is operated by the SWT with generous funding from Mr. Companc and has been operational since February 2013.
15 November 2024
Meru Mobile Veterinary Report for October 2024October was characterized by overcast skies and breezy nights. Early in the month, there were light showers that prompted local communities within the Meru ecosystem to prepare their farms and begin planting in anticipation for the short rains season.
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Meru Mobile Veterinary Report for September 2024The month of September was characterized by extreme temperature fluctuations during the day and at night accompanied by clear skies. Wild animals have dispersed in search of forage and water due to widespread depletion of grass cover, and the drying up of most seasonal rivers and waterholes. Consequently, incidents of human-wildlife conflict have increased.
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Meru Mobile Veterinary Report for August 2024During August, the Meru Ecosystem experienced predominantly dry conditions, with only light showers occurring sporadically throughout the month. The vegetation in the region continued to deteriorate, with many areas exhibiting a loss of green coloration and patches of bare ground.
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