KYRON SCRIPTS | Wildlife Veterinary Workshop 2025: Update on Wildlife Immobilization, Human Trauma & Drug Exposure

Subject: Wildlife Veterinary Workshop 2025: Update on Wildlife Immobilization, Human Trauma & Drug Exposure
Speaker: Multiple
Organizer: Kyron Scripts
Venue: Phala Phala Wildlife, Bela Bela, Limpopo
EMAIL: li-ann.grobler@kyronscripts.com 

Dear Veterinarian
Kyron Scripts is pleased to invite you to attend the Kyron Wildlife Veterinary Workshop 2025. A hands-on, practical learning experience for veterinary professionals working in the field of wildlife health and conservation.
This intensive three-day workshop aims to empower attending veterinarians with theoretical knowledge and practical demonstrations, delivered by experienced wildlife clinicians and multidisciplinary medical professionals.

Workshop Focus:
The workshop will centre around the Low-opioid Darting Protocol, with a focus on the use of Medetomidine for wildlife immobilization, providing the latest updates in field immobilization.
Expert Presenters & Lecturers:
• Dr Hendrik Hansen – Rhino Repro, Embryo Plus, Wildlife Veterinarian & Reproduction Specialist
• Dr Morné de la Rey – Rhino Repro, Embryo Plus, Veterinary Reproduction Specialist
• Dr Andre Uys – Wildlife veterinarian, North West Wildlife Veterinary Services & Conservation Solutions
• Dr JW Eskteen – Wildlife veterinarian, Kroonstad Animal Hospital
• Dr Johan Steyl – Pathology Section Head, Department of Paraclinical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital
• Dr Manie du Plessis – Wildlife veterinarian, MJ du Plessis Wildlife Veterinary Services
• Dr Christina Eberhardt – Senior Lecturer in Equine Medicine in the Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital. Equine Internal Medicine Specialist.
• Dr James Morrow – Emergency Medicine Physician, Eastern Cape Department of Health
• Dr Gary Middleton & Dr Gert du Preez – Mediclinic Tzaneen Emergency Centre
• Dr Nico du Preez – Veterinarian, National Sales & Marketing Manager, Kyron Animal Health

Workshop Procedures & Topics:
• Introduction to low-opioid use in chemical immobilization
• Use of Medetomidine in wildlife immobilization
• Practical chemical immobilization procedures on:
o White Rhino
o African Buffalo
o Sable & Roan Antelope
o Spiral-horned Antelope: Eland, Kudu, Nyala
o Small Antelope: Impala, Springbok, Blesbok
• Bull fertility testing and demonstration of semen collection
• Ultrasound scanning and oocyte collection in adult White Rhino
• Anaesthetic monitoring: ECG, pulse oximetry, and blood gas analysis
• Anaesthetic associated mortalities in wildlife: Diagnostic challenges & consequences presented by Dr Johan Steyl
• Human drug exposure: field emergencies and handling
• Human trauma management: emergency care protocols in the field

CPD Accreditation:
This workshop will be CPD accredited by the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC). Final CPD point allocation will be confirmed once the process is complete.
The workshop is open for Veterinarians, CCS Veterinarians, Veterinary nurses, as well as some limited space for Onderstepoort Veterinary students.
Workshop Costs:
• Shared Accommodation: R3,950.00 (excl. VAT) per person sharing.
• Single Accommodation: R4,300.00 (excl. VAT) per single room Course fees include accommodation for two nights, as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

For booking and more information, please contact:
Li-Ann Grobler Cell: +27 (0) 83 630 3360 Email: Li-Ann.Grobler@Kyronscripts.com
We are excited to welcome you to this unique opportunity to engage with leaders in wildlife veterinary medicine, expand your practical skills, and gain vital insights into both animal and human safety in the field.
Thank you for your continued support!
Kind regards, The Kyron Scripts Team