Description
This course is primarily a captive husbandry course for antelope. Please complete the introduction to wildlife rehabilitation and the introduction to wildlife nutrition courses first if you are wanting to do rehabilitation of antelope.
- The antelope care guide outlines species-specific needs for managing antelope, covering diet, stress management, common injuries, and rearing techniques.
- It distinguishes grazers, browsers, and gleaners, and explains the ruminant digestive system.
- Stress is highlighted as a key challenge, with precautions to prevent capture myopathy.
- The course discusses handling injuries, managing parasites, and common health issues like bloat and diarrhoea.
- Additionally, it provides hand-rearing protocols for young antelope, emphasising species-appropriate feeding, bedding, and minimal human interaction to prevent imprinting, ensuring better chances of successful release into the wild.
For any enquiries, please drop us an email on courses@freemewildlife.org
