From 1 August to 1 September, we’re celebrating International Primate Day with an exclusive Primate Medicine CPD Bundle designed for vets, veterinary nurses and veterinary students .
The aim to give confidence to a new generation of vets and nurses before International Primate Day on the 1st September.
This limited‑time package includes three specialist lectures:
- Introduction to primate medicine — core principles, clinical challenges, and species‑specific considerations
- Toxoplasmosis in lemurs and other species — diagnosis, management, and prevention including novel vaccination
- Eradication of Entamoeba histolytica in a zoo setting — practical case‑based strategies for population‑level control
That’s 3 hours of specialist CPD for just £45 — available for one month only.
Perfect for clinicians seeking focused, practical primate‑health training ahead of International Primate Day.
Overview
Introduction to primate health, anaesthesia and common conditions
This 90 minute lecture begins with an overview of the diversity of primates kept in captivity including information on specialised husbandry, nutrition and handling considerations.
Following on from this there is an introduction to common conditions and effectively running your own primate health investigation including anaesthesia, radiology and blood sampling.
Aimed at the early career zoo veterinarian or nurse this course lecture aims to give confidence and clarity in approaching the sick primate.
Comprehensive Guide to Entamoeba histolytica: Identification, Treatment, and Eradication for veterinary professionals.
Join Dr. Joanna Reynard for a focused 30 minute session on Entamoeba histolytica, a resilient amoebic parasite that poses a significant health challenge in zoo‑housed primates. She’ll cover how the infection presents, approaches to treatment, and practical strategies for managing and eliminating it within groups and enclosures
A useful overview for professionals working primates in zoological collections
Toxoplasmosis in lemur including preventative vaccination.
In this 50‑minute session, Dr Anna Modlinska explores Toxoplasma infection in lemurs. The talk covers epidemiology and pathogenesis to clinical management, treatment strategies, and practical prevention measures.
A highlight of the presentation is the discussion of a novel vaccination approach, providing valuable insight into emerging tools for disease mitigation in at‑risk species.
This talk is particularly relevant for zoo veterinarians, wildlife clinicians, and anyone working with vulnerable taxa such as lemurs. It delivers both scientific depth and practical take‑home guidance