Vets Go Wild
Worldwide Experience
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Date: Thursday 17th July, 2014 - Friday 1st August, 2014
Start time: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Duration: 16 hour(s)
Cost: £2
Vets Go Wild is a conservation based veterinary module and its objective is to conduct theoretical and practical training focused on the role of veterinary science in the context of African wildlife conservation.
The 16-day module provides a field based wildlife veterinary management programme for international veterinary students with an interest and passion for wildlife. The experience is both adventurous and educational with the main emphasis been on academic training and practical experience. *Extra Mural Study (EMS) requirements are met, so the 16-day module counts towards fulfilling these criteria.
Practical elements of the module may include game capture, translocation of game, the reintroduction of species into these reserves, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, animal husbandry at the Born Free Rescue and Education Centre, predator monitoring and much more.
Elements of the theory may include topics such as the history of conservation in Southern Africa, Wildlife habitats, environment & ecology, Wildlife management, Immobilisation anaesthetics , Diseases and vectors, Conservation medicine, Anatomy & Capture techniques.
The program also provides the students the opportunity to explore Southern Africa’s culture and to enjoy its magnificent hospitality.
Who is it for?
Veterinary studnets first - fifth years
The Speakers
DR. William Fowlds, co owner and resident vet of Amakhala Game Reserve<br /> <br /> I spent 5 years in small animal practice in the UK after graduating. This included 3 years of multiple practice management for a large veterinary group as well as 12 months experience in a predominantly exotic practice. My passion for veterinary wildlife was triggered by my involvement in organizing a two week travelling symposium for 72 veterinary students from 15 countries during my 3rd year of vet school. Since returning to Amakhala in 2002, I have focused almost exclusively on wildlife. I am involved in all aspects of wildlife conservation as a co-owner of a unique conservation area as well as private practitioner and consultant to game ranchers and reserves in the Eastern and Northern Cape Provinces of South Africa.<br />
The Venue
Amakhala Private Game Reserve Amakhala consists of 6500 hectares (15,600 acres) of wildlife reserve in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Vet Students will enjoy this scenically beautiful area of green, wide-open plains, lined with acacia-savannah. It is home to wide variety of animals including elephants and giraffes, which you may get to treat as part of your animal care training.
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