WildLife Group
of the SAVA
We can clearly see that this animals have a massive problem with nutrition. Evaluation of the cost of feeding and
what was fed as a supplement clearly showed severe miss management.
Feeds Per Ton Price Transport Per
km Ton Landed
Price Price /1kg
Protein Protein
Content
Mkondeni Antelope Pellets – Plain 4760.00 238 5 8 8 4770.00 47.70 10.00%
Mkondeni Antelope Pellets with molasses 4760.00 238 5 8 32 4762.50 47.63 10.00%
Epol 0.00 1 1 0.00 0.00 10.00%
Epol 0.00 1 1 0.00 0.00 10.00%
Alzu Exotic Mix – GP16 4050.00 202.5 350 22 32 4531.25 28.32 16.00%
Alzu GP 10 3870.00 193.5 350 22 32 4351.25 43.51 10.00%
Alzu Super Shine – 13 3950.00 197.5 350 22 32 4431.25 34.09 13.00%
Meadow Herbivore Sw eetf eed 5000.00 250 15 22 32 5020.63 33.47 15.00%
Meadow Umf olozi Game Cubes 5000.00 250 15 22 32 5020.63 35.86 14.00%
Hluhluwe
Coop SweetFeed 7300.00 365 15 22 32 7320.63 48.80 15.00%
1 1 0.00 0.00 10.00%
Brits Luserne 2173.91 2174 650 14 7 4773.91 26.52 18.00%
Brits Luserne 2174.00 2174 650 16 16 3474.00 19.30 18.00%
Brits Luserne 2174.00 2174 650 14 7 4774.00 22.73 21.00%
Brits Luserne 2174.00 2174 650 16 16 3474.00 16.54 21.00%
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We can clearly see that the cost per Kg of Protein is
the most expensive local. Even though it is close by it is
better to transport the feed from as far as Brits.
The take home message for me when dealing with
Nyala is that the condition of the animal is of extreme
importance before any work commences. We should
steer clear from just arriving and darting. And rather
take the time to evaluate the situation and make sure
that we minimize losses.
Pharmacology
Atipamezole5
• Alpha-2 Adrenergic Competitive Antagonist
(Medetomidine, Detomidine, Xylaxine)
• No safety data on pregnant or lactating animals
• May reverse effects rapidly, including analgesia.
• Adverse effects may include vomiting, diarrhea,
hyper-salivation, tremors, or excitation.
• Decreases blood pressure. Increases heart and
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respiratory rate.
Plasma Elimination half-life of 2-3 hours.
0.02-0.1mg/kg IV for Ruminants.
Azaperone5
• A butyrophenone tranquilizer mainly used in
swine.
• No analgesic activity
• Salivation, shivering
• Anti-Emetic, Reduced Motor Activity, inhibition of
CNS catecholamines (dopamine, norepinephrine)
• C/I: Severe cold-conditions as cardiovascular
collapse may occur.
Diazepam5
• Benzodiazepine – anxiolytic, muscle relaxant,
hypnotic, appetite stimulant, anti-convalescent)
• C/I: Hypersensitivity to Benzodiazepines, Cats
exposed to Chlorpyrifos.
• Caution hepatic and renal disease, aggressive
debilitated, geriatric patients. Coma, Shock, or