BOOKS
Foundation Objectives
Chemical and Physical Restraint of Wild Animals
Second Edition 2012 ISBN 978-062052162-8
Edited by: Michael D. Kock and Richard Burroughs
Number of Pages: 366
If you are interested in ordering a copy or have questions about the manual, please email Richard Kock (for shipping to U.S. and European region) at or (for shipping to other regions).
Synopsis ...
The book is well written and amply illustrated with excellent photographs. The information presented is very practical, thorough and easy to use, both in the field and as an educational tool. The species immobilization chapter has been extensively revised with authors offering an account of species-specific characteristics, drug and dosage recommendations for more than 70 African species.
This book will be an invaluable resource and a handy field manual for wildlife professionals involved in capture and restraint of animals in Africa and elsewhere.
A Review of Malignant Catarrhal Fever in the Republic of South Africa (2010)
Authors: E.J. Honiball, L.D. Van Essen & J.G. Du Toit
Publisher / Sponsors: CEVA Animal Health / SA Veterinary Foundation
Number of Pages: 89
A hard copy normally provided at no cost for SAVA practices (see ‘more info’) but the book is unfortunately currently out of print.
Translocation of black rhinos (2008)
Authors: P. Morkel & A. Kennedy-Benson
Publisher / Sponsors: Novartis/SAVF Wildlife Research Fund
& Bayer Animal Health (SA)
Number of Pages: 99
Out of print
Synopsis ...
Technical Guidelines for the Responsible and Prudent Use of Antimicrobials in Veterinary Medicine in South Africa (2002)
Compiled by: The Department of Paraclinical Sciences, University of Pretoria together with the Medicines Committee of the South African Veterinary Association
Number of Pages: 59
Cost: R15
Synopsis & Supplier Details ...
Available from:
Veterinary Medicines Information and Pharmacovigilance Centre
Section of Pharmacology Department of Paraclinical Sciences
Faculty of Veterinary Science
University of Pretoria
Private Bag X 04
Onderstepoort
0110
Tel: (012) 529-8239
Fax: (012) 529-8304
Veterinary Care of African Elephants (2001)
Author: Dr JG du Toit
Publisher: Novartis (2001)
Number of Pages: 59
Printed Edition Cost: R120 – out of print
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Sheep and Goat Diseases (2000)
Authors: Gareth Bath & Jan de Wet
Publisher: Tafelberg Publishers (2000)
Number of Pages: 205
Available from:
Tafelberg Publishers
Tollfree Number 080 022 0224 for nearest distributor.
Synopsis ...
Sheep and goat disease is a practical, easy to use reference book, invaluable not only to farmers and farm workers, but also to animal health technicians, farm advisors, animal scientists and veterinarians.
A Vet in Africa (1999)
Author: Dr Jack Boswel
Publisher: The Advisory Bureau for Development (1999)
Number of Pages: 57
Cost: R90
Synopsis & Supplier Details ...
Available from:
Novartis Animal Health
P.O.Box 92
Isando
1600
South Africa
Tel: +27 11 929 2389
Fax: +27 11 9292128
To order this book you can deposit the money into the Novartis bank account. For details call the above number.
Rhino Ranching (1998)
Author: Dr JG du Toit
Publisher: Africa Publishers (1998)
Number of Pages: 64
Hard cover Cost: R90 – out of print
Free ZIP file containing book in 15 small PDFs: Download ZIP file
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Kleinveesiektes (1994)
Authors: Jan de Wet and Gareth Bath
Book in Afrikaans
Number of Pages: 201
Publisher: Tafelberg Publishers (1994)
Available from:
Tafelberg Publishers
Tollfree Number 080 022 0224 for nearest distributor
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The Capture and Care Manual (1993)
Author: Edited by Andrew A. McKenzie
Publisher: Wildlife Decision Support Services CC and The South African Veterinary Foundation. (1993)
Number of Pages: 729
Capture, care , accommodation and transportation of wild African animals.
Out of print
Plant Poisonings and Mycotoxicoses of Livestock in Southern Africa (1988)
Authors: T S Kellerman, J A W Coetzer, T W Naude
Publisher: Oxford University Press (1988)
Number of Pages: 243
Available from: Academic bookstores