Grep Events
Wildlife capture training (rinderpest and others diseases)
16-20 November 2009
Nairobi: Kenya wildlife Services and AU-IBAR
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The course would cover the following topics
- Wildlife Disease Surveillance
Current emerging infectious diseases of wildlife
Passive and active surveillance techniques
Basic epidemiology
- Wildlife Capture and Handling
General considerations for chemical immobilization of wildlife
Basic physiology and anatomy of wild animals
Wildlife diseases
Safety for personnel
- Pharmacology
Chemical immobilization drugs and equipment
Remote delivery and capture systems
Review of physical capture equipment and technique
Safe animal handling, transport and release
- Anaesthetic monitoring and recovery
Emergency care
Collection and recording of physiological data
Collection of biological samples
Handling, transport and storage of biological samples
Record keeping
Field capture and immobilization of wild ungulates
Review of course