Webinar

Challenging anaesthetic procedures in wildlife: A series of case studies

Veterinary professionals
Pharmacists

Wildlife Veterinary Medicine

This webinar explores some of the most challenging cases in wildlife anaesthesia through real-world examples, highlighting the complexities of immobilising and managing diverse wild animals. It examines what can go wrong during procedures, strategies for resolving complications, outcomes, and key lessons learned. The session provides valuable insights for wildlife veterinarians and professionals seeking to enhance their approach to unpredictable and high-risk anaesthesia scenarios.
 English only
  Veterinary professionals (target audience), Pharmacists
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Why should I take this course?

  • Learn step-by-step protocols for high-risk anaesthesia cases in elephants, giraffes, and great apes
  • Understand how to manage complex procedures involving cardiac conditions, long durations, and unique anatomy
  • Gain practical insights from real-world case studies, including advanced sedation, intubation, and recovery strategies

Course Lessons

Meet your instructor

Dr. Cobus Raath 

Dr. Cobus Raath earned his BVSc degree from the University of Pretoria’s Onderstepoort Veterinary Faculty in 1985. He began his career as Head Veterinarian for SANParks in Kruger National Park, where he spent 11 years developing systems and management plans still in use today. After establishing a private wildlife veterinary practice, he recognised the global need for conservation medicines and founded Wildlife Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd in 1997. Committed to advancing wildlife health and conservation, Dr. Raath remains actively engaged in research, industry development, and international training, sharing his expertise through wildlife immobilisation courses worldwide.


Meet your instructor

Dr. Aleksandr Semjonov

Dr. Aleksandr Semjonov is a veterinary anaesthesiologist, senior lecturer, and chief clinical officer at the Estonian University of Life Sciences. Based in Estonia, he works globally with zoo and wildlife species, focusing on novel anaesthetics and long-term anaesthesia for surgical procedures. His PhD research investigated the use of a butorphanol-azaperone-medetomidine combination in African wildlife. Dr. Semjonov specialises in the anaesthesia of carnivores, large ruminants, giraffes, elephants, and marine mammals.