Tales of an African Vet
Author: Roy Aronson
Publisher: Lyons Press
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780762772414
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The Jungle Doctor
Author: Chloe Buiting
Publisher: Pantera Press
Published: 2021-05-04
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 0648795268
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplore the majestic, biodiverse world with Australia's very own 'jungle doctor'. Fresh from veterinary school, passionate conservationist Dr Chloe Buiting headed for the front line of Africa's rhino-poaching crisis, going on to live and work in many other remote corners of the globe. From catching wild giraffes by helicopter in Zimbabwe to meeting elephants with prosthetic legs in Asia, working with Maasai communities in Tanzania and tending to wildlife caught up in the bushfire crisis at home in Australia, Chloe's compassion for animals in their natural habitat takes her into awe-inspiring locations – and hair-raising situations. See what life is like in a job where no day is ever the same. Accompany Chloe on her journey into the fascinating world of conservation. And discover humanity's deep connection with the animal kingdom, one adventure at a time. 'The Jungle Doctor prepares current and future wildlife heroes to take on any challenge in their path with confidence' Stephanie Arne, Conservationist
A Lot of Loose Ends
Author: Roland Minor
Publisher: Mereo Books
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781909304727
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRoland Minor knew early on that he wanted to become a vet. After graduating from Cambridge University, he left the UK in 1963 for his first post, in Uganda. He has since spent most of his life in Africa, holding senior government posts or practicing independently in Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Botswana, with a brief return to the UK in 2001 to help manage the outbreak of foot and mouth disease. He is now retired to the island of Lamu, off the north coast of Kenya. A Lot of Loose Ends is Roland';s account of his experiences in treating animals of all shapes and sizes and his many encounters with farmers, pet owners and politicians. Some of the tales he has to tell are hilarious, others hair-raising and a few horrific, but all are fascinating.
Wild Vet Adventures
Author: Gabby Wild
Publisher:
Published: 2021-03-09
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781426338601
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe wildlife veterinarian and environmental advocate shares highly visual profiles of amazing animals from around the world, covering subjects ranging from animal anatomy and behavior to the work of specialist caregivers and how kids can help protect endangered species.
Transitioning Vocational Education and Training in Africa
Author: Simon McGrath
Publisher: Policy Press
Published: 2023-01-06
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13: 1529224640
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. The transition to more just and sustainable development requires radical change across a wide range of areas and particularly within the nexus between learning and work. This book takes an expansive view of vocational education and training that goes beyond the narrow focus of much of the current literature and policy debate. Drawing on case studies across rural and urban settings in Uganda and South Africa, the book offers a new way of seeing this issue through an exploration of the multiple ways in which people learn to have better livelihoods. Crucially, it explores learning that takes place informally online, within farmers’ groups, and in public and private educational institutions. Offering new insights and ways of thinking about this field, the book draws out clear implications for theory, policy and practice in Africa and beyond.
Lions and Tigers and Hamsters
Author: Mark Goldstein
Publisher: Health Communications Incorporated
Published: 2019-05-07
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 0757321860
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the time Dr. Mark Goldstein was a little boy—even before he had his first dog—he was fascinated by creatures both domestic and wild. After graduating veterinary school at Cornell University, he became a veterinarian in clinical practice, then director of zoos in Boston and Los Angeles, then head of a progressive humane society where he advocated for animal welfare. During his extraordinary 30-year career, Dr. Mark has accrued a lifetime of experiences working with all sorts of animals and the people who care for them. Dr. Mark's life with animals taught him more than how to be a great doctor, it taught him how to live life. The stories in this book reflect those lessons; they will make you laugh and cry as they entertain and amaze you. Each real-life experience sheds light on the challenges and hard work of the talented individuals who work in the world of animal welfare. These are stories that illustrate the tremendous impact animals have on our daily lives—they are hallmarks of the sacred importance of the human-animal bond. On your journey through the exhilarating life of Dr. Mark, you'll meet some of the finned, furred, and feathered animals who offered him invaluable insights—Harold the hamster, Sasha the Siberian tiger, St. Francis the German Shepherd, Ralph the buffalo, Gus the stallion, Frank the goldfish, and many more fascinating creatures!
Comparative Vocational Education Research
Author: Matthias Pilz
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2020-04-08
Total Pages: 329
ISBN-13: 365829924X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe volume is devoted to the research of comparative vocational education and training, placing a special emphasis not only on theoretical development, but also on methodological approaches and on achieving excellent research outcomes by strictly concerning comparative studies in vocational education and training. This volume contains scientific contributions by renowned researchers of vocational education from all over the world.
Appointments at the Ends of the World
Author: William B. Karesh
Publisher: Grand Central Pub
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 384
ISBN-13: 9780446675994
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn internationally famous wildlife veterinarian chronicles his experiences and adventures caring for wild animals in virtually every corner of the world and discusses his fierce dedication to the cause of wildlife conservation. Reprint.
Soul of a Lion
Author: Barbara Bennett
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13: 1426206542
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn English professor at North Carolina State University, the author spent a sabbatical as a hands-on volunteer, working with lions, leopards, and other wild creatures at Harnas Wildlife Foundation in Namibia. This title is based on her incredible experiences there.
Workforce Needs in Veterinary Medicine
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 2013-11-17
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 0309257441
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe U.S. veterinary medical profession contributes to society in diverse ways, from developing drugs and protecting the food supply to treating companion animals and investigating animal diseases in the wild. In a study of the issues related to the veterinary medical workforce, including demographics, workforce supply, trends affecting job availability, and capacity of the educational system to fill future demands, a National Research Council committee found that the profession faces important challenges in maintaining the economic sustainability of veterinary practice and education, building its scholarly foundations, and evolving veterinary service to meet changing societal needs. Many concerns about the profession came into focus following the outbreak of West Nile fever in 1999, and the subsequent outbreaks of SARS, monkeypox, bovine spongiform encephalopathy, highly pathogenic avian influenza, H1N1 influenza, and a variety of food safety and environmental issues heightened public concerns. They also raised further questions about the directions of veterinary medicine and the capacity of public health service the profession provides both in the United States and abroad. To address some of the problems facing the veterinary profession, greater public and private support for education and research in veterinary medicine is needed. The public, policymakers, and even medical professionals are frequently unaware of how veterinary medicine fundamentally supports both animal and human health and well-being. This report seeks to broaden the public's understanding and attempts to anticipate some of the needs and measures that are essential for the profession to fulfill given its changing roles in the 21st century.
