De Bruin, LouiseUniversity of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science2015-02-092015-02-092014-12-022015-02-09http://hdl.handle.net/2263/43597Originally published as HTML file, converted to PDF with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Version 9.0.0.The Department of Paraclinical Sciences at the University of Pretoria (UP), through CE@UP and in collaboration with SANParks’ Veterinary Wildlife Services, recently hosted the first Advanced Course in Wildlife Chemical Immobilisation and Field Practice in the Kruger National Park. This course offers veterinarians working with wildlife an opportunity to improve their knowledge and abilities for working with some of South Africa’s most valuable animals. The idea of hosting the course was the brainchild of Dr Leith Meyer, senior lecturer in Pharmacology, who felt there was a need to advance and improve the knowledge and skills of veterinarians working in the field.2 pages : 1 color photoPDF fileen©University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science. Provided for educational and preservation purposes only. It may not be downloaded, reproduced, or distributed in any format without written permission of the copyright owner.Faculty of Veterinary Science, News media coverage ofDr Leith MeyerAdvanced Course in Wildlife Chemical Immobilisation and Field PracticeWildlife wellbeingImmobilisation proceduresVeterinary medicine -- Press coverageVeterinary medicine -- South AfricaVeterinary science activities SDG-04SDG-04: Quality educationVeterinary science activities SDG-17SDG-17: Partnerships for the goalsFirst-of-its kind course offers veterinarians the opportunity to improve their knowledge of wildlifeText