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1. Tuberculosis in lions. Researcher: Dewalt Keet, State Veterinary Services, Kruger National Park.
   
   
2. Control of testosterone secretion, musk and aggressive behaviour in African Elephant. Researcher: Helene de Nys
   
    
   
   
3. Genetic diversity of the Mountain Zebras - Researcher: Sasi Sasidharan
   
   
   
   Collecting samples from a zebra carcass
   
   
4. Isolation, molecular characterization and application to diagnostic assays of feline lentiviruses from lions (Panthera leo) in the KNP. Researcher: Hayley Adams from University of Tennessee
   
    
   
   
5. Haematology and biochemistry reference values and Brucella testing of free-ranging Cape fur seals (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus). Researcher: Marthan Bester
   Cape fur seal population status:
   Total population: 2 million (2/3 in Namibia)
   25 colonies over 3000 km of coastline, between Cape Frio and Black Rocks
   
   
   
   
6. Validation of faecal and urine glucocorticoid monitoring as a non-invasive assessment of stress in captive white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum), in the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, South Africa. Researcher: Luisa Riato
   
   
7. Evaluation of a method used to detect Mycobacterium bovis and Mycobacterium avium susbsp. Paratuberculosis in formalin fixed, paraffin embedded tissues of domestic and wild animal. Researcher: Mamadi Sethusa
   
   
8. Reproductive effects of a long-acting deslorelin implant or injection in male african dogs. Researcher: Annie Newel-Fugate
   
   
   
   Collecting semen from a wild dog
   
9. Genetic association studies in equine sarcoid. Researcher: Enette van Dijk
   
   
10. Investigation of the gamma herpesvirus carrier status of Black Wildebeest. Researcher :Jana Pretorius
    
    
11. Trigger and regulatory mechanisms of musth in African Elephants. Researcher: Andre Ganswind
    
            
    Dr Ganswind tracking elephant          Elephant bull with tracking collar
    
    
12. The pathogenesis of experimental bluetongue virus in sheep. Researcher: Estelle Venter
    
    
13. Towards total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) in goats. Researcher: Brighton Dzikiti
    
           
    
    
14. Comparing body condition scores, clinical pathology and Elisa reactivity of Mycobacterium bovis infected lions (Panthera leo) from the north and south of the Kruger National Park. Researcher: Mark Dittberner
    
    
15. Ultrastructural and immunohistochemical study of the effects of methyl–2–benzimidazole carbamate (carbendazim) on the female reproductive tract of the Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica). Researcher Kim Kimaro
    
    
16. Prevalence of Babesia species and associated ticks in captive cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) populations in South Africa. Researcher: Habib Golezardy
    
    
    

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