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Course Title:   Advanced Wildlife Immobilisation & Conservation Course

This course is intended to build on what students learnt in their first course with us and goes into more depth on some topics, while reviewing others. Several new topics are introduced too. There will also be more hands on work and practical opportunities.

The course aims to take students/veterinarians to the next level and hone some skills learnt previously, while introducing new knowledge and skills too.

The knowledge and experience gained during this course will serve course delegates well in any field of wildlife work, anywhere in the world.

Course Title 2 Advanced Wildlife Immobilisation & Conservation Course Classification Science and Medicine -> Veterinary Medicine Course Requirements Need to be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon or attend the Brothers Safaris Standard Wildlife Immobilisation & Conservation course Price Cost per person sharing: ZAR29 000-00 per delegate sharing Single supplements apply where/when available. Notes This course is intended to build on what students learnt in their first course with us and goes into more depth on some topics, while reviewing others. Several new topics are introduced too. There will also be more hands on work and practical opportunities. The course aims to take students/veterinarians to the next level and hone some skills learnt previously, while introducing new knowledge and skills too. The knowledge and experience gained during this course will serve course delegates well in any field of wildlife work, anywhere in the world. Day 1 - Sunday, 24 July 2011 Arrival day all delegates must arrive today before 11am to facilitate transfers. Students from the same faculties should try to arrive on the same flight - arrangements to be made by delegates and advised. Students arriving later can be accommodated but transfers may then be for their own cost. (Early arrivals/activities/travel can be facilitated by Brothers Safaris at an additional cost.) Met by Brothers Safaris representative, and transferred to De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, just North West of Pretoria (approximately 1 hour drive). Check in and acclimatise/relax for the rest of the day. In the afternoon/evening there will be an overview of the course before dinner at the lodge. Overnight at De Wildt Cheetah Lodge. (During your stay at De Wildt, Dr Brothers might not overnight at the lodge lodge staff live on the premises should any assistance be required at night.) De Wildt Cheetah Lodge is situated just north west of Pretoria, in the De Wildt area. The lodge is set in lush green gardens on an adjacent property to the breeding Centre, nestled in the foothills of the Magaliesberg mountain range. This presents a landscape of open veld (bush), many indigenous trees, and a panoramic view to the north. A renovated old farm homestead, the lodge has eight suites, each individually decorated to highlight the species that are bred at the Centre, or the environment. Day 2 - Monday, 25 July 2011 After breakfast at 8.00 am, we will start with some revision lectures for the day, Dr Peter Brothers (Wildlife Veterinarian): Capture and Immobilisation Methods Pharmacology and Physiology First Aid Species Specific Considerations Enjoy lunch at 12.00 pm at the De Wildt Cheetah Lodge. Dinner at 7.00 pm at the lodge and overnight at De Wildt Cheetah Lodge. Day 3 - Tuesday, 26July 2011 Breakfast at 7.00 am is followed by lectures starting at 8.00am at De Wildt Lodge. This mornings lectures will be presented by Prof Mouritz van Vuuren from the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Department of Infectious Diseases, and will focus on diseases causing clinical signs in wildlife: 8.00am 1.00pm We enjoy lunch at the lodge at 1.00 pm. Lunch is followed by lecture sessions, from 2.00 pm, with an afternoon tea break. The afternoons lectures will be presented by Prof Henk Bertschinger (Veterinary Theriogenologist) and will focus on Theriogenology in wildlife. Dinner at 7.00 pm and overnight at De Wildt Cheetah Lodge. Day 4 - Wednesday, 27July 2011 Breakfast at 7.00 am is followed by a transfer at 7.45 am to nearby Onderstepoort Veterinary Faculty. At 8.30 am we start with a morning of pathology theory and practical presentations Prof Leon Prozesky (Head of Pathology) and Dr Jan Myburgh (Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology) Lunch is at Onderstepoort at 1.00 pm. Starting at 2.00 pm we will be lectured by Dr Gerhard Steenkamp, Veterinary Dentist. Dr Steenkamp is undoubtedly the leading Veterinary dentist with regard to African wildlife and will share this knowledge with you. Dr Steenkamp will also join us during the practical session at De Wildt. Transfer back to De Wildt Cheetah Lodge. Depending on the practical work schedule and the likelihood of working with lion, we will have a short but important lecture late afternoon/tonight on Lion Immobilisation the dos and do nots - Dr Peter S. Brothers Dinner at 7.00 pm and overnight at De Wildt Cheetah Lodge. Day 5 - Thursday, 28July 2011 Early breakfast, followed by a transfer to the National Zoological Gardens in Pretoria approximately 30 minutes drive where we will spend the day. Arrive at 9.00 am and meet the local vets before heading straight into some work with them. The morning will be spent behind-the-scenes and assisting with any veterinary procedures (routine or otherwise) that need doing. We will also join Dr Emily Lane, Wildlife Pathologist, for some practical work. We will enjoy lunch at the zoo followed by some lectures by Dr Adrian Tordiffe, including nutrition of wildlife. Return to De Wildt Cheetah Lodge for dinner at 7.00 pm and to overnight. Day 6 - Friday, 29 July 2011 After breakfast at 8.00 am we check out of the De Wildt Cheetah Lodge at 9.00 am and transfer to a private game reserve about 3 hours north of Pretoria, in the Limpopo Province this reserve may change nearer the time due to work requirements on the reserve. Check in and enjoy lunch and leisure time before an afternoon game drive to introduce you to the reserve and to discuss/plan the procedures starting tomorrow. Dinner and overnight in camp. The reserve is home to the legendary Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo), cheetah and various antelope species, but it wasnt always this way.. As individuals, we often become emotionally linked to animals and forget about the entire eco-system within which we operate. Erosion control, the removal of fixed structures, correct placement of water points, rehabilitation of overgrazed areas, the stocking rate applicable to the carrying capacity and the scaling down of roads are all vitally important in ensuring South Africas environmental sustainability. This reserve forms part of the malaria-free UNESCO-declared Waterberg Biosphere in Limpopo Province. At the time of its acquisition by Zorgvliet Portfolio on 1 June 2002, the reserve was in close-to-dilapidated condition. In order to reverse the extensive damage done to its natural heritage, the Reserve is implementing various proven and effective conservation management techniques that include the introduction of fire to decrease all the dead material and to clear the rapidly encroaching veld. Which camp we stay in will be finalised nearer the time, but our accommodation will be on a full board basis. Day 7 - Saturday, 30 July 2011 We plan to do some white rhino immobilisations this morning. Depending on the final work scheduled for today/in the reserve, this is likely to be the typical day: After early morning tea/coffee and snacks, we set off in search of the white rhino targeted for immobilisation. The plan is to microchip and ear notch these animals for positive identification and management reasons, and to help combat poaching, and also to blood sample them for research purposes. We might also insert a tracking device in the front horn to allow closer monitoring on the reserve. Once located and the ground team is in position with the delegates, we will endeavour to dart the rhino from a helicopter. When the rhino is immobilised and it is safe for the ground crew to move in, well get up close and personal with our patient, helping monitor vital signs, ear notch, insert micro-chips and take blood samples, while examining this magnificent beast in detail. Of course there will be time for those once in a lifetime photos too, all being well! The total procedure from darting to recovery will take approximately one hour. When recovering the rhino may be ill tempered and this can be a tense moment.. Hopefully he will simply stroll off into the bush under our watchful eyes. The plan is to try immobilise two white rhino, after which well return to the lodge for brunch and to rid ourselves of some of the adrenalin that is sure to have flooded our bodies! After brunch we critically review the procedure. Enjoy leisure time in camp before heading out again, if there is any other veterinary work that needs doing. Otherwise enjoy a normal game drive late afternoon. Enjoy dinner and a good nights sleep, if you can. Day 8 - Sunday, 31 July 2011 Enjoy an early morning game drive in an open game viewing vehicle with a local guide and Dr Brothers. We will try locate and check up on our patients from the day before. If we have not been successful darting rhino the day before, we will again attempt the procedures this morning. Return to the lodge late morning for brunch and some leisure time. After high tea we again set off into the reserve to do any remaining vet work that needs doing. If we were successful in completing all the work the day before then we will simply enjoy another game drive checking up on patients and learning more about the various species on the reserve. After sundowners in the bush we return to camp to enjoy dinner and our last night here. We are sure to spend some time sitting around the fire discussing the past days experiences! Day 9 - Monday, 1 August 2011 After early morning breakfast at 7.00 am, we check out and transfer to Mattanu Game Ranch in the Northern Cape approximately an 8 hour drive. Lunch en route for your own expense. Check in late afternoon and enjoy leisure time in camp. Tonight well review camp rules and our plans for the stay here with the Kriek family father Dr Johann Kriek is a Wildlife Veterinarian and helicopter pilot, oldest son Johann is a helicopter pilot and youngest son is the marketing manager and heads up the ground crew on capture operations. Enjoy dinner and overnight at Mattanu. Mattanu Game Ranch is a unique Kalahari savannah Bushveld farm about 60km outside Kimberley on the Barkley-West road. This 2300ha Game Ranch, owned by the Kriek family, started in 1991 when the owner, Dr JC Kriek, imported 95 endangered roan antelope and 65 rare sable antelope species into South-Africa from Malawi. This is regarded as the most successful game capturing and importing operation ever. Hence the name Mattanu meaning, gift from above. The ranch boasts over 36 species, including rare species like roan and sable antelope. Mattanu also operates a disease free buffalo breeding project. The thatched and tented accommodation nestles between Camel thorn trees and is a combination of shared accommodation some en-suite, some with shared bathroom facilities. The water hole at the front of the lodge attracts wildlife for their daily drinks and provides some great game viewing on your doorstep! Day 10 - Tuesday, 2 August 2011 Early morning light breakfast/continental style breakfast before setting out for the days activities. Our time spent here will involve as much practical work as possible, mostly in the mornings. Routine management procedures on the ranch as well as work for clients in the area will be undertaken, subject to suitability for our group. Typically this work will include numerous immobilisations for various reasons, and of various species, mostly antelope. Subject to progress on the course, students will be allowed to be involved hands on in monitoring and handling the patients. Students who have been with us before/vets, subject to progress on the course, will be slightly more hands on in some aspects such as loading darts with immobilising drugs and actually fire them in some instances, depending on the situation. Competent hands-on involvement will be expected in order to hone certain handling and monitoring skills. Work will only be decided/finalised nearer the time and students need to be flexible in this regard since this is the nature of wildlife practice which is solely what Dr Kriek practises. Lunch will be back at the lodge, or a packed lunch if we are out in the field. This afternoon will be dedicated to dart gun systems and darts a theory presentation followed by a practical session of loading darts and firing them at a target Dr Peter Brothers. Dinner and overnight at Mattanu. Day 11 - Wednesday, 3 August 2011 Early morning breakfast before setting out for the days veterinary work. Lunch back at the lodge, or a packed lunch, pending the days work. This afternoon Dr Kriek will lecture you on the breeding and management of rare species, based on years of personal experience. After the lecture well head out onto the ranch to show you the practical aspects of the lecture. Enjoy sundowners in the bush and return to the lodge after sunset. Dinner and overnight at Mattanu. Day 12 - Thursday, 4 August 2011 Early morning breakfast before setting out for the days veterinary work. Lunch back at the lodge, or a packed lunch, pending the days work. This afternoon well have a theoretical presentation on helicopter safety and darting by Johann Kriek Jnr, followed by a practical helicopter session darting a target with a paintball gun. This will give you an excellent idea of what is required when darting from the air! For some this will be revision/practice and for others a novel experience.. After ridding yourself of some of the adrenalin, well enjoy dinner at the lodge before another night at Mattanu. Day 13 - Friday, 5 August 2011 Early morning breakfast before setting out for the days veterinary work. Lunch back at the lodge, or a packed lunch, pending the days work. This afternoon delegates will have an opportunity to put all the theory into practice and vaccinate some of the animals on the reserve/dart animals (most probably the giraffe on the reserve which receive annual vaccinations) that need treatment, from the helicopter! Enjoy a game drive and sundowners in the bush for the last time before returning to the lodge for dinner and to overnight. Day 14 - Saturday, 6 August 2011 After breakfast at 8.15 am we check out at 9.30 am and transfer back to Johannesburg International Airport in time for connecting flights home/to your next destination approximately 6 hours drive. Please do not book flights departing before 6.30 pm tonight. Lunch en-route for your own expense. *** END OF SERVICES ***

Course Information Location COUNTRYWIDE Course Type Customised Start Dates 24 July 2011 Length of Course 14 days Final Registration Date 8 July 2011

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