Exotic Incident #68
Incident Date:
06/18/1995
Location:
Denver, CO - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Monkey
Animal disposition:
Summary:
Customs officers and police officers seized a “pet” monkey after a neighbor reported the monkey might be infected with herpes B. The animal was to be tested for tuberculosis and various other viruses, including Herpes B.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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