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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 January 2025
Meru Mobile Veterinary Report for December 2024During the month of December, the Meru ecosystem flourished in vibrant greenery with vast stretches of grasslands providing a lush carpet across the landscape.
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Meru Mobile Veterinary Report for November 2024During November, the Meru ecosystem underwent a remarkable transformation following the onset of the rains. The once parched and dusty terrain now flourishes with vibrant green vegetation, covering the landscape in a lush carpet of grass and thriving plant life.
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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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