Anthrax immunization of free-ranging Roan Antelope Hippotragus Equinus in the Kruger National Park
Koedoe - African Protected Area Conservation and Science
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| Title | Anthrax immunization of free-ranging Roan Antelope Hippotragus Equinus in the Kruger National Park | |
| Creator | de Vos, V. van Rooyen, G.L. Kloppers, J.J. | |
| Description | An aerial method of immunization is presented as afeasible means of vaccinating free-ranging roan antelope Hippotragus equinus against anthrax in the Kruger National Park. Themethod is described in detail and the results, obtained aftertwo consecutive years of application, are noted, tabulated andevaluated. A helicopter and a fixed wing aircraft were success-fully utilized in the location of widely dispersed roan antelopeherds and to bring the operator within effective firing rangeof the animal to be darted. A disposable projectile syringe,which simultaneously administers vaccine and effectively marksthe animal for later identification, is considered a vital part inthe successful implementation of the aerial method of immunization. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS Publishing | |
| Date | 1973-07-28 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/koedoe.v16i1.882 | |
| Source | Koedoe; Vol 16, No 1 (1973); 11-25 2071-0771 0075-6458 | |
| Language | eng | |
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