Introduction to Wildlife Nutrition

R1380,00

Course Outline:

The wildlife nutrition course comprises 12 comprehensive modules, each tailored to equip wildlife rehabilitators and carers with essential knowledge and skills.

  1. Introduction
  2. Hygiene
  3. Storage
  4. Food Preparation
  5. Types of Diets
  6. Insects
  7. Vitamins and Minerals
  8. Food Enrichment
  9. Infants
  10. Emaciation
  11. Feeding Guidelines
  12. Tube Feeding Birds

 

This course serves as an invaluable resource for wildlife rehabilitators and carers, ensuring animals receive the best possible care tailored to their unique dietary needs.

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Description

Together with the introduction to wildlife rehabilitation course, the introduction to wildlife nutrition course is absolutely essential for anyone embarking on wildlife rehabilitation or captive husbandy care of wildlife.

  • The course underscores the critical role of a nutritionally balanced, species-specific diet in successful wildlife rehabilitation. The module covers essential principles of diet planning, including:
    • Understanding the natural feeding behaviors of various species.
    • Ensuring food hygiene, proper storage, and preparation practices to avoid contamination.
    • Addressing age-based dietary needs and managing food enrichment.
    • Monitoring nutrient intake, including the use of supplements when necessary.
  • Additionally, the module provides detailed care procedures for specialized situations, such as tube feeding and strategies to prevent refeeding syndrome in emaciated animals, all aimed at achieving healthy rehabilitation outcomes.

 

For any enquiries, please drop us an email on courses@freemewildlife.org