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Veterinary Care of Wild Rhinoceros and Tiger Population in Chitwan National Park (CNP

The purpose of this project is to strengthen the capacity of the veterinary team of Chitwan National Park and NTNC in the veterinary care of wild rhinoceros and tiger populations, and subsequent re-wilding and release of rescued rhinoceroses and tigers. The project has the following objectives: (1) upgrade and modernize the veterinary rescue teams ability to capture and rescue injured and sick tigers and rhinoceros, by providing them the necessary training for post immobilization management of captured animals, and use of appropriate anesthetic drugs; (2) upgrade facility for treatment of the injured animal; (3) study the diseases affecting tigers and rhinoceroses; (4) study disease prevalence in livestock in the buffer zone, and vaccinate domestic livestock for diseases that are potentially transmissible to wildlife; and (5) improve the capacity of veterinary workers working in buffer zone.