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Bringing the lab to the rhino....
Yes, you heard me right.There is no point of investing money and time into immobilizing endangered animalslike African rhinoceros if the samples you transport from the field to the lab are compromi...
Let's talk about thé rhino in the room....
Mycobacterium bovis in a Free-Ranging Black Rhinoceros, Kruger National Park, South Africa.Michele A. Miller, Peter E. Buss, Paul D. van Helden, Sven D.C. ParsonsAuthor affiliations: Stellenbosch ...
Who's the Animal TB Group?
Who's the Animal TB Group?The Animal TB research program takes a multi-pronged approach to improving knowledge of the epidemiology, pathogenesis and immunology of bovine tuberculosis (BTB). This in...
Sampling one rhino requires a professional team of people..
When sampling one rhinoceros you need a dedicated team that consists of rangers, wildlife veterinarians, scientists and a pilot. Tasks include getting everyone into the field and back to camp safel...
Regression analysis
Today we compared a serial dilution of recombinant equine IFN-gamma (Blue) and native rhinoceros IFN-gamma (Red) measured using the equine ELISA Pro kit in rhinoceros plasma matrix. Both samples di...
Sample collection
We collected bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL) and blood samples from a chemically immobolized white rhinoceros inside Veterinary Wildlife Services' bomas in Kruger National Park. All sample collecti...
Rhino or Phoenix? Importance of translocation..
Many years ago the rhino population in Kruger National Park (KNP) disappeared. Thank to the efforts of Dr Ian Player and a project called: "Operation Rhino" rhinos were translocated from Hluhluwe-i...
Time for some knowledge....
Most people are aware of the significant threat that poaching has had on current rhinoceros populations. However, there is evidence that hunting also played a role in the extinction of the woolly...
Small friends makes the best friends....
These guys are one of many nocturnal primates in Kruger National Park and is native to the African continent. They are very cute and lovely to have around.