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On November 22, 2022, a female baboon was able to break the wall anchor used to secure the primary enclosure to the wall. The female baboon was able to maneuver the enclosure to a neighboring male baboon’s enclosure, resulting in injury to the male baboon’s index finger on the right hand. The male baboon was immediately identified and sedated by the clinical veterinarian. It was determined that the fingernail was damaged and needed to be removed. The baboon was placed on antibiotics and analgesics and monitored until recovery. On May 01, 2023, a female baboon came in direct contact with a baboon after the anchor used to secure the primary enclosure failed. According to medical records, the female baboon was sedated and reviewed by veterinary staff. A finger on the right hand was amputated. The baboon was placed on antibiotics and analgesics and monitored until recovery. On July 28, 2022, male baboon presented to the clinical veterinarian with a bleeding finger. It was determined that the male baboon was able to move his cage because it was not secured to the wall per husbandry requirements. The male baboon was able to pull a female baboon’s enclosure towards him and his hand was injured. The male baboon was sedated, and the left index finger was amputated. The baboon was placed on antibiotics and analgesics and monitored until recovery. Housing facilities for non-human primate must be designed and constructed so that they are structurally sound for the species of nonhuman primates housed in them. They must be kept in good repair, and they must protect the animals from injury, contain the animals securely, and restrict other animals from entering. Corrected before the time of inspection through corrective action plan and removing and replacing failing anchors. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility representatives. Additional Inspectors: GLORIA MCFADDEN, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER n