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Anthrax immunization of free-ranging Roan Antelope Hippotragus Equinus in the Kruger National Park

V. de Vos, G.L. van Rooyen, J.J. Kloppers
Koedoe | Vol 16, No 1 | a882 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/koedoe.v16i1.882 | © 1973 V. de Vos, G.L. van Rooyen, J.J. Kloppers | This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0
Submitted: 27 July 1973 | Published: 28 July 1973

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V. de Vos,
G.L. van Rooyen,, South Africa
J.J. Kloppers,, South Africa

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Abstract

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.


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