‘Lopburi Monkey’ has liver and kidney deterioration, tooth decay, and improper nutrition.

Lopburi, National Park Department Revealing the results of the health examination of "Lopburi monkeys" that were captured and transported to the Pho Kao Ton Monkey Nursery. All were found to be dehydrated. Some have gallstones, liver-kidney deterioration, and tooth decay, indicating improper nutrition. They also found skin diseases which indicate inappropriate housing. Samples were collected and sent for additional laboratory testing. Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, said that Received a report from Veterinarian Phattharaphon Manee-on, Head of the Wildlife Health Management Group. The Wildlife Conservation Office, which acts as the spokesperson for the Lopburi Provincial Monkey Management and Transport Support Center, reports the results of the health examination of monkeys in the area captured and transported by the municipality to the field hospital at the Pho Kao Ton Monkey Shelter, a total of 288. from the preliminary scre ening All were found to be in a state of dehydration. Some have liver and kidney impairment. Stone sediment and signs of inflammation were found in the kidneys. including sand stones in the bladder Inflammation and tooth decay were found, indicating improper nutritional status. as well as skin lesions indicating inappropriate housing. Veterinarian Phattharaphon or "Dr. Lot" said that the veterinary team collected samples to send for further laboratory examination of health and disease. As for the newly sterilized monkeys, there are 62, divided into 42 monkeys from the Asia Hotel/Seng Heng Shop/Suan Racha area, 12 from Chayowanich Shop and 8 from Manohra Market. Pregnant monkeys and mothers with babies on their breasts need to be cared for until they give birth and are weaned. 23 of them were taken into nursery care at the Office of Conservation Area Administration No. 1 (Saraburi Branch). Therefore, there are 265 monkeys imported to be cared for in nursery cages at 3 Bodhi Kao Ton Monkey Shelters, divided into: - Asia Hotel/Seng Heng Shop/Racha Park, 207 birds in Zone C (Cage 3) - Chayowanich Shop: 31 birds are in Zone B (Cage 2 is in the process of testing the system for 1 week) - Manohra Market, 27 birds are in Zone A (Cage 1 is in the process of testing the system for 1 week) Veterinarian Phattharaphon said Management operations to solve the problems of people, monkeys, and the environment were carried out smoothly. Received good support, encouragement, and information from the people of Lopburi. There may be obstacles in the weather that is very hot or rainy, which affects entering the cage. Including the fact that the monkeys had eaten food before, which made them full, so they did not come to eat food in the trap cage. For the monkeys that were captured and transported Before entering the shelter, a history, screening, health examination, registration, sterilization, disease diagnosis, and sample collection must be done in the field hospital. It takes about 24 hours. The Lopburi Provincial Monkey M anagement and Movement Support Center continues to operate continuously. During the monkey capture period in each period, The cage system must be checked periodically. Because the number of monkeys will keep increasing. During this week This will be a test of the entire cage system. Both the original cage where the monkeys were added and the new cage where the monkeys were just added. It consists of a monkey safety, welfare and health system. When the test period is due, the system will be adjusted to increase the capacity of the field hospital. monkey sanctuary and various officials and equipment to operate simultaneously in 2-3 teams between 5-15 June 2024. Source: Thai News Agency