Webinars

Watch this insightful webinar replay hosted by Dr. Mark Johnson, a seasoned wildlife veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in wildlife capture and management. In this session, Dr. Johnson covers an overview of North American canid species and dives into best practices for capturing free-ranging wolves. The webinar explores various methods for physical and […]

In this insightful webinar, Dr. Richard Burroughs, a seasoned wildlife veterinarian with over 30 years of experience, explores the key physiological considerations when immobilising different wildlife species. Dr. Burroughs covers the fundamentals of the cardio-respiratory system, central nervous system, and thermoregulatory system, explaining how chemical immobilisation impacts these systems. He also provides expert guidance on

In this comprehensive webinar, four expert veterinarians come together to share their insights into the immobilisation of elephants. Dr. Cobus Raath, a leading figure in wildlife veterinary medicine and conservation, discusses the unique characteristics of various elephant species and the special considerations when immobilising them. Dr. Aleksandr Semjonov, a specialist in wildlife anaesthesiology, presents case

Join Dr. Aleksandr Semjonov, a veterinary anaesthesiologist and wildlife anaesthesia expert, for an in-depth exploration of BAM – a pre-mixed combination of butorphanol, azaperone, and medetomidine. This webinar covers the pharmacology of each constituent, the antagonism of BAM, and its advantages in wildlife immobilisation. Dr. Semjonov discusses species-specific applications, including dosing and key considerations for

Join Dr. Cobus Raath, a highly experienced wildlife veterinarian and expert in chemical immobilisation, for an in-depth exploration of tranquilisers and sedatives in wildlife veterinary medicine. With over three decades of experience in wildlife health and pharmaceutical development, Dr. Raath provides valuable insights into the differences between sedatives and tranquilisers, their various drug classes, and

Join Dr. Aleksandr Semjonov, a veterinary anaesthesiologist and wildlife anaesthesia expert, for an in-depth look at the unique challenges of immobilising giraffes. This webinar explores the physiological, anatomical, cardiovascular, and respiratory adaptations of giraffes that must be considered during anaesthesia. Dr. Semjonov discusses the medicines used, potential complications, and key differences between immobilising wild and

Join Dr. Wayne Boardman, a seasoned wildlife veterinarian and Senior Lecturer in Wildlife and Conservation Medicine at the University of Adelaide, for an in-depth look at anaesthesia in Australian native mammals. Drawing on his extensive experience in zoo and field anaesthesia, Dr. Boardman covers essential topics such as the unique anaesthetic considerations for Australian mammals,

Join Dr. Richard Burroughs, a respected wildlife clinician with over 30 years of experience in wildlife veterinary medicine, for an informative webinar on remote drug delivery systems. Dr. Burroughs, former Director of the Centre for Veterinary Wildlife Studies at the University of Pretoria, brings a wealth of knowledge from his extensive clinical experience with a

Join Dr. Martine van Zijll Langhout, a wildlife and zoo veterinarian with extensive experience working with both free-roaming and captive wildlife, for an insightful webinar on nonhuman primate anaesthesia. Dr. van Zijll Langhout has worked in primate conservation and rescue, including roles in South Africa and at Amsterdam Zoo. In this session, she covers the

Join Dr. Joel Alves for a captivating webinar on the challenges and techniques of long-term immobilisation of predators under anaesthesia. Drawing from his extensive field experience, Dr. Alves discusses the special considerations necessary for safely anaesthetising flying predators, the various drugs and combinations used, and the pros and cons of each. This session also features