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WildLife Group Review of the SAVA Cover Photo: Johan Marais 4 Letter from Chairman 5 WLG Congress Programme 7 Presumptive dermocystidiosis in a Thorntail Ray (Dasyatis thetidis) 10 The looming threat of Peste des petits ruminants 15 Bush Buzz 17 SA Veterinarians Travel to Poland to Treat Elephant with Tusk Problem CONTENTS 18 WLG SAVA Constitution 24 Poachers, Their Pooches, And A P.C. Disclaimer: This communication is intended exclusively for members of the South African Veterinary Association Wildlife Group (SAVA WG) and may not be forwarded, disseminated, copied or shared in any way whatsoever without the express permission of the Editor or SAVA WG Chairman. Editor: Adrian Tordiffe Publisher: Vetlink Media Solutions Advertising and Production: Madaleen Schultheiss Designer: Ashley Carter Contact details: 012 346 1590 www.vetlink.co.za Email: [email protected] PUBLISHER’s NOTE Dear Members Please utilize the EARLY BIRD registration discount that is closing on 3 March 2013. A further discount is being offered for members. You will find the updated programme on page 5. Early bird - Full program R1539 incl VAT - One day R969 incl VAT Late registration - Full program R1939 incl VAT - One day:R1369 incl VAT You can follow this link for online registration: https://www.regonline.co.uk/wildlifegroupcongress. Don’t miss out - register now! 2013 February 3