Feedback needed for primate study
A researcher from Oxford Brookes University is seeking feedback on a survey which focuses on the training that UK vets may or may not receive in relation to treating pet primates. Amy Parker is searching for practice vets, zoo vets and - in particular - practice vets who have treated pet primates to complete the survey.
A recent study estimated that there are between 3,000 and 10,000 pet primates in the UK, which would indicate that a large number of vets may be treating them.
Ms Parker, who is undertaking an MSc in Primate Conservation at Oxford Brookes, is therefore hoping to gauge the levels of exotics training offered in both veterinary schools, as well as specialist postgraduate training, and confidence levels of vets who may find themselves with a pet primate as a patient.
All vets are welcome to participate, whether they have treated a pet primate or not. The survey is anonymous and no information is stored about who has submitted responses. The deadline is 15th July 2012.
The survey can be accessed here; Ms Parker can be contacted by emailing amy.parker-2011@brookes.ac.uk.
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