Browsing Research Articles (Production Animal Studies) by UP Author "Hofmeyr, Markus"

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Rehabilitation method affects behavior, welfare, and adaptation potential for subsequent release of orphaned white rhinoceros

Fabregas, María C.; Fosgate, Geoffrey Theodore; Ganswindt, Andre; Bertschinger, Hendrik Jan; Hofmeyr, Markus; Meyer, Leith Carl Rodney (Springer, 2020-05)

Poaching is the primary threat to the survival of rhinoceros’ populations. One frequent consequence of poaching is the creation of orphan calves. If found, orphans are taken into captivity for rehabilitation and subsequent ...
Tremors in white rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum) during etorphine–azaperone immobilisation

De Lange, Stephanie Siobhan; Fuller, Andrea; Haw, Anna; Hofmeyr, Markus; Buss, Peter Erik; Miller, Michele; Meyer, Leith Carl Rodney (AOSIS Open Journals, 2017-02-24)

Little is known about the mechanisms causing tremors during immobilisation of rhinoceros and whether cardiorespiratory supportive interventions alter their intensity. Therefore, we set out to determine the possible ...

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