WildLife Group
of the SAVA
Hooo-Hooo
Wildlife Group OF THE SAVA
3
Letter From Chairman
4
Leptospirosis in Wildlife
12 Crystals and Cats: the NZG, CCF and the University of Illinois work together
to improve cheetah health
14 In Memoriam Hymie Ebedes : 1936/06/14 – 2015/11/24
16 Iron Storage Disease in a Golden Wildebeest
19 Availability and allocations of Medicines for Wildlife
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EDITOR’s NOTE
Dear Colleagues
Welcome to 2016. Please continue to support us with articles, case histories and CPD articles in
the field of wildlife or any interesting snippets for our wonderful profession.
Many thanks
Katja Koeppel
Dr. med. vet. Katja Koeppel, BVMS, MSc (wildlife), CertZooMed,
Diplomate ECZM (Zoo Health Management), MRCVS